Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What reaction do aldehydes undergo in the presence of concentrated alkali?
A
Cannizzaro reaction
B
Aldol condensation
C
Electrophilic substitution
D
Wolff-Kishner reduction
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Aldehydes having no α-hydrogen undergo Cannizzaro reaction in the presence of concentrated alkali, as noted in the NCERT context.
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