engineering chemistry MCQ #544

The reaction of benzaldehyde with sodium hydroxide gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #544

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzaldehyde with sodium hydroxide gives

    • A) Benzyl alcohol and benzoate
    • B) Benzene and benzoate
    • C) Benzyl benzoate
    • D) Benzoin

    Answer: Benzyl alcohol and benzoate

    Explanation: Benzaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction with NaOH, forming benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.