A) Benzyl alcohol
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Acetone
D) Benzaldehyde
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Benz aldehyde lacks o-hydrogen atom, hence undergo Cannizzaros reaction in which it disproportionate into benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate. \[2{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}CHO\xrightarrow{conc.\,KOH}\underset{ethlene}{\mathop{C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}}}\,\]You need to login to perform this action.
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