According to Cannizzaro's reaction. 2C6H5CHO+NaOH⇌50%NaOHC6H5COONa+C6H5CH2OH Related Theory Aldehydes containing no α-hydrogen atom on warming with 50%NaOH or KOH undergo disproportionation i.e. self oxidation reduction known as Cannizzaro's reaction. Caution Aldehydes that contains alpha hydrogen atoms are not involved in Cannizzaro reaction.
NEET UG 2007 — Chemistry Organic Chemistry
2007mcqmedium
Which one of the following on treatment with 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide yields the corresponding alcohol and acid?
Official previous-year question
Held on 30 Apr 2007 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
C6H5CHO
- B
CH3CH2CH2CHO
- C
- D
C6H5CH2CHO
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