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  4. Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and salt of an acid?

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

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Solution:

Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizzaro reaction on treatment with 50% NaOH to produce benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate as it does not contain $α-hydrogen$
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