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.
Which one of the following on treatment with 50 % aqueous sodium hydroxide yields the corresponding alcohol and acid?
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Which one of the following on treatment with 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide yields the corresponding alcohol and acid?
Held on 30 Apr 2007 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
C6H5CHO
- B
CH3CH2CH2CHO
- C

- D
C6H5CH2CHO
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