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For C(6)H(5)CHO which of the following i...

For `C_(6)H_(5)`CHO which of the following is incorrect

A

On oxidation it yields benzoic acid

B

it is used in perfumery

C

It is an aromatic aldehyde

D

On reduction yields phenol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Benzaldehyde on reduction yields benzyl alcohol. It is an aromatic aldehyde and used in perfumery.
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