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ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

When HCHO is treated with C₆H₅CHO in presence of NaOH, the products are:

Answer: (D)

Solution

In this crossed Cannizzaro reaction, formaldehyde is the superior hydride donor and is preferentially oxidized

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