NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
In presence of concentrated alkali O H - , trimethyl acetaldehyde undergoes the
Options
- AAldol condensation
- BWitting reaction
- CCannizzaro reaction
- DPerkin reaction
Correct answer
C. Cannizzaro reaction
Step-by-step solution
Aldehydes lacking an α -hydrogen undergo self oxidation and reduction (disproportionation reaction), also known as Cannizzaro reaction.