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Which of the following reacts with NaOH to produce an acid and an alcohol ?

A

`HCHO `

B

`CH_3 COOH`

C

`CH_3CH_2 COOH`

D

`C_6H_5COOH`

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A
`2HCHO overset(NaOH) to CH_3 OH + HCOOH`
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