Q55 / 180 · COMEDK 2019 · Chemistry

When a mixture of calcium benzoate and calcium formate is dry distilled, we get

A
formaldehyde
B
acetaldehyde
Correct answer
C
benzaldehyde
D
salicylaldehyde

Solution

When a mixture of calcium benzoate and calcium formate is dry distilled, we get benzaldehyde.

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

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