Q. Aromatic aldehydes undergo disproportionation in presence of sodium or potassium hydroxide to give corresponding alcohol and acid. The reaction is known as

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A

Wurtz reaction

3%

B

Cannizzaro reaction

92%

C

Friedel Craft reaction

3%

D

Claisen reaction.

3%

Solution:

Cannizzaro’s reaction.