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Which one of the following undergoes rea...

Which one of the following undergoes reaction with `50%` sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

A

Butanal

B

Benzaldehyde

C

Phenol

D

Benzoic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizzaro's reaction on treatment with 50% NaOH to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid as it does not contain `alpha`-hydrogen.
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