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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
CBSEENCH12010978

Which of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?

  • Phenol

  • Benzoic acid

  • Butanal

  • Benzaldehyde

Solution

D.

Benzaldehyde

 A + NaOH  → alcohol  + acid
Thus, it is Cannizzaro reaction
A is thus aldehyde without H at alpha - carbon
(as C6H5CHO.HCHO)
2C6H5CHO + NaOH  → C6H5CH2OH + C6H5COONa