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

ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Phenol
  • B Butanol
  • C Benzoic acid
  • D Benzaldehyde
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Benzaldehyde
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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