Practice question
Question
Which of the following aldehydes undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction?
Explanation
The Cannizzaro reaction occurs in aldehydes that lack α-hydrogen atoms. Benzaldehyde does not have an α-hydrogen, so it undergoes this reaction. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
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