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Which one of the following on treatment with `50%` aqueous sodium hydroxide yields the corresponding alcohol and acid ?

A

`C_(6)H_(5)CHO`

B

`CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CHO`

C

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3)`

D

`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CHO`.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Benzaldehyde does not contain `alpha` hydrogen and therefore , undergoes Cannizzaro.s reaction forming alcohol and acid.
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