Which of the following aldehydes will undergo the Cannizzaro reaction with a base?

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CHO$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-CHO$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH=CH-CHO$
  • D
    $(CH_3)_3C-CHO$

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