Benzaldehyde on heating with conc. $N a O H$ gives

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Sodiumbenzoate the reduction product and benzylalcohol the oxidation product.

Sodiumbenzoate the reduction product and phenolalcohol the oxidation product.

Phenol the reduction product and sodium benzoate the oxidation product.

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

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Because it lacks alpha hydrogen, benzoaldehyde will undergo the Cannizzaro reaction when treated with concentrations of $N a O H$ 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

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

🔥 Start Your JEE/NEET Prep at Just ₹1999 / month - Limited Offer! Check Now!

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!