NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Aldehydes Ketones

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    Predict the products in the given reaction,                                         [AIPMT (S) 2012]

    A)

    B)  

    C)  

    D)  

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] 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.


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