Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 209

Question: Which of the following is formed when benzaldehyde reacts with sodium hydroxide

[Pb. CET 2002]

Options:

A) Benzyl alcohol

B) Benzoic acid

C) Glucose

D) Acetic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{Benzaldehyde}{\mathop{2C_6H_5CHO}}+NaOH\to \underset{\text{(Benzyl alcohol)}}{\mathop{C_6H_5CH_2OH}}+C_6H_5COONa $