Chemistry · Organic Chemistry
When benzaldehyde reacts with concentrated sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) followed by acidification, it undergoes a disproportionation reaction (Cannizzaro reaction). What are the major products formed?
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- 1Phenol and Benzyl alcohol
- 2Benzene and Sodium benzoate
- 3Benzophenone and Benzyl alcohol
- 4Benzyl alcohol and Benzoic acid✓
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Benzyl alcohol and Benzoic acid
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