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Question
Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodiumhydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid:
Options
Benzoic acid
Benzaldehyde
Butanal
Phenol
MCQ
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Solution
Benzaldehyde
Explanation:
This is Cannizzaro's reaction:
\[2C_6H_5CHO+NaOH\longrightarrow C_6H_5COONa+C_6H_5CH_2OH\]
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