Convert benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol in precence of aqueos naoh

1.	Convert benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol in precence of aqueos naoh
Answer» This reaction is known as CANNIZZARO RACTION. this reaction gives ALCOHOL on reduction and salt of a CARBOXYLIC acid on oxidation. When Benzaldehyde treated NaOH it gives Benzoyl alcohol[REDUCED] and SODIUM benzoate[oxidised].

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This reaction is known as CANNIZZARO RACTION. this reaction gives ALCOHOL on reduction and salt of a CARBOXYLIC acid on oxidation.

When Benzaldehyde treated NaOH it gives Benzoyl alcohol[REDUCED] and SODIUM benzoate[oxidised].

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