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Benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate is obtained by the action of sodium hydroxide on benzaldehyde. This reaction is known as

A

Perkin's reaction

B

Cannizzaro's reaction

C

Sandmeryer's reaction

D

Claisen condensation

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The correct Answer is:
B
Cannizarro reaction leads to disproportionation and formation of benzyl alcohol and Na benzoate.
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