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Question
When benzaldehyde is heated with concentrated NaOH, it gives :
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Benzaldehyde (no alpha hydrogens) undergoes Cannizzaro reaction with concentrated NaOH to give benzyl alcohol (reduction product) and sodium benzoate (oxidation product).
Hint
What are the products of Cannizzaro reaction of benzaldehyde?