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Explain the mechanism of Cannizzaro reaction.
Explain the mechanism of Cannizzaro reaction.
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To remember which aldehydes undergo Cannizzaro: "No Alpha, No Problem." Aldehydes like Benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO) and Formaldehyde (HCHO) lack α-hydrogens and thus cannot undergo Aldol condensation, making them perfect candidates for the Cannizzaro reaction.
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