engineering chemistry MCQ #507

The compound that will undergo Cannizzaro reaction is

engineering chemistry MCQ #507

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that will undergo Cannizzaro reaction is

    • A) CH₃CHO
    • B) C₆H₅CHO
    • C) CH₃COCH₃
    • D) C₂H₅OH

    Answer: C₆H₅CHO

    Explanation: Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes that do not have an α-hydrogen atom. C₆H₅CHO is such an aldehyde and will undergo Cannizzaro reaction.