Reaction between trimethylacetaldehyde and formaldehyde in presence of $c o n c . N a O H$ is known as:

Cannizzaro's reaction

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Cross Cannizzaro's reaction

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Mixed Aldol condensation

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Aldol condensation

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The correct option is B Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
Cross cannizzaro’s reaction:
It is given by the two different aldehydes having no $α - H -$ atom in presence of $c o n c . N a O H$ .
$(C H_{3})_{3} C - C H O + H C H O C o n c . - --- \to N a O H (C H_{3})_{3} C - C H_{2} O H + H C O O N a$

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