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JEE Main 2004
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2004
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

JEE Main 2004 · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which of the following undergoes reaction with 50 \% sodium...

Which of the following undergoes reaction with 50%50 \% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

Options

  1. APhenol
  2. BBenzoic acid
  3. CButanal
  4. DBenzaldehyde

Correct answer

D. Benzaldehyde

Step-by-step solution

Benzaldehyde does not contain α\alpha - hydrogen. Hence goes for cannizarro's reaction forming alcohol and acid
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