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Q. Predict the products in the given reaction,Chemistry Question Image

AIPMTAIPMT 2012Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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When benzaldehyde is treated with $50 \%$ alkali, it undergoes oxidation to give an acid salt as well as reduction to give an alcohol. This reaction is called Cannizaro's reaction.

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