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 $