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Which one of the following undergoes rea...

Which one of the following undergoes reaction with `50%` sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

A

Benzoic acid

B

Benzaldehyde

C

Butanal

D

Phenol

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The correct Answer is:
B
This is Cannizaro's reaction:
`2 C_(6) H_(5) CHO + NaOH rarr C_(6) H_(5) COONa + C_(6) H_(5) CH_(2) OH`
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