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The acetaldehyde undergoes a triple aldol condensation with the formaldehyde followed by a Cannizzaro reaction.

Merck Index, 8th Edition(1968)

CH3CHO
  +  
4
HCHO
  +  
H2O
  +  
Ca(OH)2
         
  +  
HCOOH
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Acetaldehyde     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
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Formic acid     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Cannizzaro Reaction
Condensation
Industrial Process: Organic

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