When benzaldehyde is treated with concentrated 50% sodium hydroxide, it undergoes a self oxidation-reduction reaction. What are the resulting products?
Q1. When benzaldehyde is treated with concentrated 50% sodium hydroxide, it undergoes a self oxidation-reduction reaction. What are the resulting products?
Answer: Benzyl alcohol and Sodium benzoate
Explanation: Benzaldehyde lacks alpha-hydrogens and undergoes disproportionation (Cannizzaro). Benzoic acid is the oxidized product, while benzyl alcohol is the reduced one.