A) Benzyl alcohol
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Acetone
D) Benzaldehyde
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Benzaldehyde lacks a-hydrogen atom, hence undergo Cannizzaro reaction in which it disproportionate into benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate. \[2{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}CHO\xrightarrow{cone.\text{ }NaOH}{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}\,.\,C{{H}_{2}}OH\] \[+\,{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}COOK\]You need to login to perform this action.
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