Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidHard
Question

When heated with sodalime gives phenol, but benzoic acid when heating is done with zinc dust. Here X, Y and Z are −
Options
A.X = Y= Z = OH
B.X = Y= Z = NH2
C.X = Y= Z = COOH
D.None of the above
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