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The conversion ofBenzaldehyde into benzy...

The conversion ofBenzaldehyde into benzyl alcohol is known as:

A

Cannizzaro reaction

B

Kolbe's reaction

C

Friedal craft reaction

D

Wurtz scaction

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A
When an aldehyde without alpha-hydrogen is treated with alkali solution it forms acid and alcohol called Cannizzaro reaction.
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