Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidHard
Question
A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde on heating with aqueous NaOH solution gives
Options
A.benzyl alcohol and sodium formate
B.sodium benzoate and methyl alcohol
C.sodium benzoate and sodium formate
D.benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol
Solution
PhCHO + HCHO 
Ph – CH2 − OH + HCOONa
Cannizaro′s reaction.
Ph – CH2 − OH + HCOONaCannizaro′s reaction.
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