The compound below is treated with a concentrated aqueous KOH solution. The products obtained are:
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Hint: Cannizzaro reaction.
Explantion:
Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde having no . So, on reaction with aqueous KOH solution it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction to produce benzyl alcohol and potassium benzoate. The reaction is as follows:
