Class 12 NEET Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids Part 1

Aldehydes which do not have α-H atom, in presence of 50% NaOH or 50% KOH undergoes disproportionation reaction to produce alcohol and sodium salt of acid. This reaction is known as Cannizzaro reaction. C6H5CHO, containing no α - H atom undergoes Cannizzaro reaction to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoate