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Cannizzaro's reaction is characteristic of aldehydes lacking $$\alpha$$-hydrogen atoms, while those with $$\alpha$$-hydrogens undergo aldol condensation.
$$\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}$$ (acetaldehyde) possesses three $$\alpha$$-hydrogens and is therefore the only compound that does not give this reaction.
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