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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid MHT CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde when treated with yields

A
sodium benzoate and sodium formate
B
sodium formate and benzyl alcohol
C
sodium benzoate and methyl alcohol
D
benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol.

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B

: During crossed Cannizzaro reaction, being the most reactive aldehyde is exclusively oxidized to sodium formate while the other aldehyde is reduced to alcohol.

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