A) phenol + sodium benzoate
B) benzene + benzyl alcohol
C) benzyl alcohol + sodium benzoate
D) phenol + benzene
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Aldehydes which do not contain an \[\alpha \]-hydrogen atom, treated with concentrated alkali solution to give alcohol and salt of carboxylic acid is called Cannizaro reaction. Example - Benzaldehyde reacts with alkali \[(NaOH)\] to give benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.You need to login to perform this action.
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