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The following reagent converts C(6) H(5)...

The following reagent converts `C_(6) H_(5) COCHO to C_(6) H_(5) CHOHCOONa`

A

Aq.NaOH

B

Acidic `Na_2S_2O_3`

C

Both A and B

D

None of the above

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A

Phenylglyoxal, `C_6H_5COCHO` is converted to sodium mandelate, `C_6H_5CHOHCOONa` upon treatment by sodium hydroxide.
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