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Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

    A)  Phenol           

    B)  Benzaldehyde

    C)  Butanal          

    D)  Benzoic acid

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Compound \[A+NaOH\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}alcohol+acid\]. Hence, it is cannizzaros reaction and A should be an aldehyde without a-hydrogen atom e. g., \[HCHO,{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}CHO\].  


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