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Q. Which one of the following undergoes reaction with $50\%$ sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

AMUAMU 2007

Solution:

Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizaros reaction on treatment with $50\% \,NaOH$ to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid as it does not contain $\alpha$-hydrogen.

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