Benzaldehyde, when heated with conc. KOH solution, gives

Chemistry Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives Other Reactions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

C 6 H 5 CH 2 OH only

C 6 H 5 COOH only

C 6 H 5 COOK only

a mixture of C 6 H 5 COOK and C 6 H 5 CH 2 OH

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Ph–CH=O Ph–CH 2 OH + Ph–COONa

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