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Q1. Why does cyclopropane decolorise Br- water even though it doesn't have any unsaturated carbon?

Q2. Will 2-methyl propanal show Cannizzaro reaction? i.e. (CH3)2CH-CHO

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Celestine preetham ·

1 strained ring opens

2 yes

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Asish Mahapatra ·

please explain the first one

and for Q2. in arihant it is given that it will undergo aldol condensation. im thinking that as that α-H is sterically hindered so, it will undergo Cannizzaro

9
Celestine preetham ·

1. 3° ring is strained so it opens to add Br2

2. actual reason is given clearly in BT module

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