Which of the following on treatment with...

Which of the following on treatment with aqueus sodium hydroxide will give corresponding alcohol and acid?

A

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(3)`

B

`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CHO`

C

`C_(6)H_(5)CHO`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CHO`.

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The correct Answer is:

C

Cannizzaro's reaction of `C_(6)H_(5)CHO` yields the corresponding alcohol and the acid.

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