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Question
What is the product when 2-methylpropanal reacts with NaOH in the Cannizzaro reaction?
Explanation
2-Methylpropanal ((CH₃)₂CHCHO) lacks α-hydrogens, so it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction, forming 2-methylpropanol ((CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH) and 2-methylpropanoate.
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