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Aryl aldehyde on oxidation gives ....

Aryl aldehyde on oxidation gives _________.

A

Esters

B

Carboxylic acid

C

Ketones

D

Alcohols

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The correct Answer is:
B
Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids on treatment with common oxidising agents like nitric acid, potassium permanganate and dichromate etc.
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