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Identify the organic compound which on heating with strong solution of NaOH, partially converted into an acid salt and partially into alcohol.

A

Benzyl alcohol

B

Acetaldehyde

C

Acetone

D

Benzaldehyde

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D
`2C_(6)H_(5)CHO overset(50%NaOH)rarr C_(6)H_(5)COONa+C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH` It is Cannizzaro's reaction.
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