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A compound with molecular formula C_(5)H_(10)O reduces Tollens' reagent but does not undergo aldol condensation. Can it undergo cannizzaro reaction? If yes, then write the products of this reaction. |
| Answer» Solution :Since compound with `MFC_(5)H_(10)O` REDUCES tollen's reagent but does not undergo aldol CONDENSATION, it must be an aldehyde with no `alpha`-hydrogens, i.e., it is 2,2-dimethylpropanal. Further, since the aldehyde, 2,2-dimethylpropanal does not contain `alpha`-hydrogens, it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. for PRODUCTS of the reaction. | |