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Q. The Cannizzaro reaction of PhCOCHO forms the product(s)

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In internal crossed-Cannizzaro reaction, $-CHO$ is oxidised (because it has aldehydic H needed for hydride transfer). Keto group can only be reduced, and not oxidised in corssed-Cannizzaro reaction.