engineering chemistry MCQ #461

The compound that undergoes Cannizzaro reaction is

engineering chemistry MCQ #461

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that undergoes Cannizzaro reaction is

    • A) Benzaldehyde
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Formaldehyde
    • D) Acetone

    Answer: Benzaldehyde

    Explanation: Cannizzaro reaction occurs in aldehydes that lack an alpha hydrogen, like benzaldehyde, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid salt.