The end prduct in the Cannizaro's reaction of benzaldehyde is

Options

A. `PhC overset(-)O overset(+)Na, PhCH_(2)OH`
B. `PHCO overset(-)Ooverset(+)aH, PhCH_(2)CO_(2)H`
C. `PhCH_(2)OH,PhCOCH_(3)`
D. `PhCO overset(-)Ooverset(+)Na, PhCOCH_(3)`

Answer

A

Explanation

Aldehydes which does not contain `alpha`- hydrogen atom undergoes self oxidation and reduction on treatement with conc solution of alkali. This reaction is called Cannizaro reaction