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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ChemistryEasysingle choice
By the action of concentrated sodium hydroxide on benzaldehyde, the benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate is obtained . This reaction is known as
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Answer:
B
Solution:
Benzaldehyde on treatment with 50% aqueous or ethanolic alkali solution undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction like(nohydrogen atom) i.e., one molecule is oxidised and one is reduced with the formation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol respectively.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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