Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2003

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    Benzaldehyde, in presence of dil. \[NaOH\], changes into benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate. This reaction is an example of:

    A)  rearrangement

    B)  oxidation

    C)  disproportionation                    

    D)  none of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    When the same . compound undergo oxidation as well as reduction during a reaction,   the   reaction   is   called disproportionation.


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