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2C_(6)H_(5)CHOoverset(NaOH)rarrC_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH+C_(6)H_(5)COONa The same reaction can take place with which of the following aldehydes

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`CH_(3)CHO`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`
`(CH_(3))_(3)"CC"HO`
`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHO`

SOLUTION :On heating with an ethanolic solution of KCN. Two molecules of an aromatic aldehyde undergo condensation to form benzoins. This reaction is called BENZOIN condensation.


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