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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ChemistryEasysingle choice

Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and salt of an acid?

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizzaro reaction on treatment with 50% NaOH to produce benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate as it does not contain α-hydrogen

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