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Which one can be the product of the following reaction?

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A diacid
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B
A monoacid
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A diol
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D
An alcohol
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Solution

The correct options are
A A diacid
B A monoacid
D An alcohol
It undergoes cannizaro reaction in basic medium. In one molecule, the aldehyde group is oxidized to acid. In other molecule, the aldehyde group is reduced to alcohol.
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