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Q.

Benzaldehyde on heating with conc. NaOH gives

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a

Sodiumbenzoate the reduction product and benzylalcohol the oxidation product.

b

 Sodiumbenzoate the reduction product and phenolalcohol the oxidation product.

c

 Phenol the reduction product and sodium benzoate the oxidation product.

d

Benzyl alcohol the reduction product and sodium benzoate the oxidation product.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Because it lacks alpha hydrogen, benzoaldehyde will undergo the Cannizzaro reaction when treated with concentrations of NaOH to create benzyl alcohol and a salt of benzoic acid.

Hence, the correct option is (B).Benzyl alcohol the reduction product and sodium benzoate the oxidation product

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