Question
Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid
- Butanal
- Benzaldehyde
- Phenol
- Benzoic acid
The correct answer is: Benzaldehyde
Benzaldehyde will undergo Cannizzaro's reaction on treatment with 50% NaOH to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid as it does not contain -hydrogen
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