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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