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Identify the organic compound which on heating with strong solution of NaOH, partially converted into an acid salt and partially into alcohol.A. benzyl alcoholB. acetaldehydeC. acetoneD. benzaldehyde

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Benzaldehyde lacks `alpha`- hydrogen atom, hence, undergo Cannizaro reaction in which it disproportionate into benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.
`2C_(6)H_(5)CHO overset(Conc. NaOH) toC_(6)H_(5)*CH_(2)OH+C_(6)H_(5)CO overset(-)O overset(+) K`


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