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2C(6)H(5)CHOoverset(NaOH)rarrC(6)H(5)CH(...

`2C_(6)H_(5)CHOoverset(NaOH)rarrC_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH+C_(6)H_(5)COONa`
The same reaction can take place with which of the following aldehydes

A

`CH_(3)CHO`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

C

`(CH_(3))_(3)"CC"HO`

D

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHO`

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The correct Answer is:
C
On heating with an ethanolic solution of KCN. Two molecules of an aromatic aldehyde undergo condensation to form benzoins. This reaction is called benzoin condensation.
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