Why cocentrated NaoH solution is used in cannizarro s reaction
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20th Oct, 2019
Hello Sambit
A 50% concentrated NaOH solution is generally used in Cannizaro reaction as it is used for aldehydes which do not have α-H. (There are a few exceptions though) In normal aldol condensation, alpha hydrogens are more acidic so a weaker base can abstract it. But it is not in the case in this reaction that is why a concentrated/stronger base is required.
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