A) \[PhC{{O}_{2}}H,\text{ }PhC{{H}_{2}}OH\]
B) \[PhC{{O}_{2}}H,\text{ }PhC{{H}_{2}}C{{O}_{2}}H\]
C) \[PhC{{H}_{2}}OH,\text{ }PhCOC{{H}_{3}}\]
D) \[PhC{{O}_{2}}H,\text{ }PhCOC{{H}_{3}}\]
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Aldehydes which do not contain a-hydrogen atom undergo self oxidation and reduction on treatment with cone. solution of caustic alkali. This reaction is called Cannizaro reaction.
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