Q95 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Chemistry

Predict the products in the given reaction, Figure

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

When benzaldehyde is treated with $50 \%$ alkali, it undergoes oxidation to give an acid salt as well as reduction to give an alcohol. This reaction is called Cannizzaro's reaction. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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