Question

Assertion (A) Benzaldehyde on heating with concentrated alkali give $\alpha, \beta$-unsaturated carbonyl compound.
Reason (R) Benzaldehyde do not have an H-atom.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct ; but $R$ is incorrect.
• D. $R$ is correct ; but $A$ is incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Benzaldehyde does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen. On reaction with alkali it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction.