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m-Chlorobenzaldehyde on reaction with co...

m-Chlorobenzaldehyde on reaction with conc. KOH at room temperature gives:

A

potassiumm - chlorobenzoate and m - hydroxybenzal - dehyde.

B

m - hydroxybenzaldehyde and m - chlorobenzybenzyl alcohol

C

m - chlorobenzyl alcohol and m - hydroxybenzyl alcohol

D

potassium m - chlorobenzoate and m - chlorobenzyl alcohol.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Chlorobenzaldelyde does not contain `alpha-H`. It is an example of Cannzzaro reaction
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