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A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde when treated with `50%` NaOH yields.A. Sodium benzoate and sodium formateB. Sodium formate and benzyl alcoholC. Sodium benzoate and methyl alcoholD. Benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B More reactive aldehyde undergoes oxidation to form sodium formate and benzyl alcohol, `H-CHO +C_(6)H_(5) -CHO + NaOH to H-COONa + C_(6)H_(5) -CH_(2)OH` Formaldehyde is more reactive than benzaldehyde. |
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