Aldehydes Ketones Question 106
Question: For $ C_6H_5CHO $ which of the following is incorrect
[CPMT 1985]
Options:
A) On oxidation it yields benzoic acid
B) It is used in perfumery
C) It is an aromatic aldehyde
D) On reduction yields phenol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
on reduction it gives benzyl alcohol and not phenol.