When HCHO is treated with $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}$ in presence of NaOH , the pro

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When HCHO is treated with $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}$ in presence of NaOH , the products formed are\

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Crossed Cannizzaro reaction. Aliphatic aldehyde is easily oxidized