Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 22
####22. A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde on heating with aqueous $NaOH$ solution gives
$(2001,1 M)$
(a) benzyl alcohol and sodium formate
(b) sodium benzoate and methyl alcohol
(c) sodium benzoate and sodium formate
(d) benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 22. (a)
Solution:
This is an example of cross Cannizzaro reaction in which formaldehyde is always oxidised.
