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Which of the following undergoes a reaction with sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

  1. A
    Phenol
  2. B
    Benzoic acid
  3. C
    Butanal
  4. D
    Benzaldehyde

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

This is the Cannizzaro's reaction, which occurs for aldehydes that do not have an -hydrogen.Benzaldehyde () has no -hydrogen.When treated with concentrated , it undergoes self-oxidation and reduction (disproportionation) to form benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.Butanal has -hydrogens and undergoes aldol condensation.

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Which of the following undergoes a reaction with sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?
A
Phenol
B
Benzoic acid
C
Butanal
D
Benzaldehyde

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