Predict the products in the given reaction,

Predict the products in the given reaction,

Solution

When benzaldehyde is treated with $50 \%$ alkali, it undergoes oxidation to give an acid salt as well as reduction to give an alcohol. This reaction is called Cannizzaro's reaction.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Screening)

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