The Cannizzaro reaction is a chemical reaction named after its discoverer, Stanislao Cannizzaro, an Italian chemist. It is a disproportionation reaction that involves the conversion of an aldehyde into its corresponding alcohol and carboxylic acid. The reaction is typically carried out in the presence of a strong base.
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