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What is the product when 2-methylpropanal undergoes Cannizzaro reaction?

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2-Methylpropanal ((CH₃)₂CHCHO) has no α-hydrogens, so it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction, forming 2-methylpropanol ((CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH) and 2-methylpropanoate.

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