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.