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Explain Cannizzaro reaction with an example.

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Aldehydes with no α-hydrogen atom when treated with concentrated alkali (NaOH or KOH), undergo self oxidation and reduction (disproportionation) to give carboxylic acid salt and alcohol. This is called Cannizzaro’s reaction. 

2HCHO + Conc.KOH → HCOOK + CH3OH



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