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Which of the following statements about benzaldehyde is/are true ?

A

Reduces Tollen's reagent

B

Undergoes aldol condensation

C

Undergoes Cannizzaro reaction

D

Does not form an addition compound with sodium hydrogen sulphite.

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A, C

(A) Benzaldehyde reduce Tollen's reagent but not Fehling's solution.
(B) Benzaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction
`underset("Benzaldehyde")(2C_(6)H_(5)CHO)+FaOHrarrunderset("Sod. benzoate")(C_(6)H_(5)COONa)+underset("Benzyl alcohol")(C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH)`
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