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Which of the following undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction on heating with concentrated NaOH?

  1. Apropanal
  2. B2-methylpropanal
  3. Cpropanone
  4. D2,2-dimethylpropanal

Answer: D

Cannizzaro reaction needs an aldehyde with no alpha-hydrogen. has none. Propanal, 2-methylpropanal and propanone all have alpha-hydrogens and undergo aldol-type reactions instead.
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