Aldehydes Ketones Question 79
Question: Identify the organic compound which, on heating with strong solution of $ NaOH $ , partly converted into an acid salt and partly into alcohol
[KCET 2003]
Options:
A) Benzyl alcohol
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Acetone
D) Benzaldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2C_6H_5CHO\xrightarrow{50%NaOH}C_6H_5COONa+ $
$ C_6H_5CH_2OH $ It is Cannizzaro’s reaction.
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