Product/products formed in the reaction of benzaldehyde ( PhCHO ) with sodium hydroxide followed by

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Product/products formed in the reaction of benzaldehyde ( PhCHO ) with sodium hydroxide followed by acidification is/are

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Cannizzaro reaction of benzaldehyde forms benzyl alcohol ($\mathrm{PhCH}_2\mathrm{OH}$) and benzoate ($\mathrm{PhCO}_2\mathrm{H}$ upon acidification).