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What is the name of reaction when benzaldehyde changes into benzyl alcohol?

A

Friedel - Crafts reaction

B

Kolbe's reaction

C

Wurtz reaction

D

Cannizzaro reaction

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The correct Answer is:
D
Cannizzaro's reaction involve self - oxidation and self - reduction.
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