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Chemistry
Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50 % sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?
Q. Which one of the following undergoes reaction with
50%
sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?
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A
Phenol
B
Benzoic acid
C
Butanal
D
Benzaldehyde
Solution:
Benzaldehyde undergoes disproportionation with
50%
N
a
O
H
to give benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.
C
6
H
5
C
H
O
→
50%
N
a
O
H
C
6
H
5
C
H
2
O
H
+
C
6
H
5
COON
a
( Cannizzaro's Reaction)