Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
Predict the proucts in the given reaction, 

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Solution
When benzadehyde is treated with 50% alkali, it undergoes oxidation to give an acid salt as wel as reduction to give an alcohol. This reaction is cales Cannizzaro′s reaction.


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