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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedHard2 minPYQ_2012
ChemistryHardsingle choice

Predict the products in the given reaction,
NEET 2012 (Screening)

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

When benzaldehyde is treated with alkali, it undergoes oxidation to give an acid salt as well as reduction to give an alcohol. This reaction is called Cannizzaro's reaction.

Stream:NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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