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An organic compound (X) having molecular formula C$_5$H$_{10$O can show various properties depending on its structures. Draw each of the structures if it :
shows Cannizzaro reaction.
An organic compound (X) having molecular formula C$_5$H$_{10$O can show various properties depending on its structures. Draw each of the structures if it :
shows Cannizzaro reaction.
shows Cannizzaro reaction.
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Cannizzaro → must lack α-H.
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Cannizzaro reaction → aldehyde with no α-hydrogen.
Example: pivaldehyde (tert-butyl aldehyde): (CH$_3$)$_3$CCHO.
Example: pivaldehyde (tert-butyl aldehyde): (CH$_3$)$_3$CCHO.
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