Which of the following is/are formed on reaction of benzaldehyde with aqueous NaOH followed by acidification with dilute hydrochloric acid ?

Benzoic acid

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Benzyl alcohol

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Benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol

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p-hydroxybenzaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is C Benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol
Cannizzaro reaction is an example of a hydride $(H^{-})$ transfer reaction as shown above.
Option C is the correct answer.

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