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What products are obtained in a crossed Cannizzaro reaction, involving HCHO and `C_(6)H_(5)CHO` ?

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The products obtained are `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH and HCOO^(-)`. This is because formaldehyde is a good reducing agent and reduces benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol
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