Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following compounds will undergo the Cannizzaro reaction?
A
Methanal
B
Benzaldehyde
C
Cyclohexanone
D
2-Methylpentanal
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Benzaldehyde undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction because it lacks an alpha hydrogen, a requirement for this reaction as per the NCERT context.
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