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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid NTA Abhiyas Question - Aldehydes and Ketones Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde on heating with aqueous NaOH solution gives

A
Benzyl alcohol and sodium formate
B
Sodium benzoate and methyl alcohol
C
Sodium benzoate and sodium formate
D
Benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol

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Benzyl alcohol and sodium formate In Cannizaro reaction when formaldehyde reacts with other aldehydes lacking a-hydrogen, it is always oxidized and other aldehyde is reduced

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