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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106please 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
91. 3° ring is strained so it opens to add Br2
2. actual reason is given clearly in BT module