Timeline for Which compound reacts faster in the Cannizzaro Reaction?
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| Jun 18, 2015 at 14:20 | comment | added | iad22agp | An inductively electron-withdrawing group (like nitro) on the benzaldehyde will make the aldehyde group more electrophilic, and hence more reactive with hydroxide. On the other hand, the p-methoxy group donates electrons across the ring into the aldehyde group, making it less reactive. | |
| Jun 18, 2015 at 13:48 | comment | added | Shubham | Why will the equilibrium between the aldehyde and its adduct with hydroxide ion more strongly favor the adduct ? | |
| Jun 18, 2015 at 13:21 | history | answered | iad22agp | CC BY-SA 3.0 |