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
Giải thích
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)
