Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidEasy
Question
An organic aromatic compound containing C, H & O has a characteristic smell of bitter almonds. This on oxidation with potassium permanganate gives a monobasic acid. The sodium salt of which on distillation with sodalime gives benzene. What is the original compound −
Options
A.C6H5CH2CHO
B.C6H5CHO
C.C6H5OH
D.None of the above