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  4. Which of the following is/are formed on reaction of benzaldehyde with aqueous NaOH followed by acidification with dilute hydrochloric acid?

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Q. Which of the following is/are formed on reaction of benzaldehyde with aqueous $NaOH$ followed by acidification with dilute hydrochloric acid?

UPSEEUPSEE 2011Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Cannizzaro reaction is an example of a hydride $( H ^{-})$ transfer reaction as shown below.

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