JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2004 - No. 16)
Which of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the
corresponding alcohol and acid?
Phenol
Benzoic acid
Butanal
Benzaldehyde
Explanation
This reaction is known as cannizzaro's reaction. In this reaction benzaldehyde in presence of $$50\% $$. $$NaOH$$ undergoes disproportionation reaction and from one mol of Benzyl alcohol (Red. product) and one mole of sod. benzoate (ox. product)
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