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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsAldol condensation and Cannizzarro reactionMedium2 minQB
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Benzaldehyde treated with concentrated aqueous KOH produces which pair of products? Refer to the printed product alternatives.

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Benzaldehyde lacks α-H. Cannizzaro reaction forms benzoate and benzyl alcohol.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Aldol condensation and Cannizzarro reaction
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