Manipal MET2014ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following statements is not true for acetaldehyde?
Options
- AIt will undergo an aldol condensation reaction.
- BIt will undergo a Cannizzaro reaction.
- CIt will undergo a haloform reaction
- DEnolisation ic catalysed by acid or base
Correct answer
B. It will undergo a Cannizzaro reaction.
Step-by-step solution
Acetaldehyde contains - H , so it undergoes aldol condensation rather than Cannizzaro reaction.