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Aldehydes and Ketones Cannizzaro Reaction

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Which carbonyl compound does NOT undergo the Cannizzaro reaction?

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Correct Answer: D) Ethanal

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Cannizzaro reaction is shown by aldehydes without α-hydrogen; ethanal contains α-hydrogens and instead can undergo aldol reaction.

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