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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid ?
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D
Benzaldehyde undergoes disproportionation with 50% NaOH to given benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate
C 6 H 6 CHO 
C 6 H 5 CH 2 OH + C 6 H 5 COONa
This is Cannizzaro's reaction.
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