Aldehydes Ketones Question 191
Question: Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid
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Options:
A) Butanal
B) Benzaldehyde
C) Phenol
D) Benzoic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction on treatment with 50% NaOH to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid as it does not contain a-hydrogen
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