Question

m-chlorobenzaldehyde on reaction with cone. KOH at room temperature gives

• A. potassium m-chlorobenzoate and m-chlorobenzyl alcohol
• B. m-hydroxy benzaldehyde and m-chlorobenzyl alcohol
• C. m-chlorobenzyl alcohol and m-hydroxy benzyl alcohol
• D. potassium m-chlorobenzoate and m-hydroxy benzaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) potassium m-chlorobenzoate and m-chlorobenzyl alcohol