Question

12. Choose your answer
Mixture of C,H,CHO and HCho is treated with NaOH then Cannizzaro's reaction involves:
(A) oxidation of HCHO
(B) reduction ofHCHO
(C) oxidation of C H CHO
(D) reductiou or H.CHO
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Answer 1

Explanation:

oxidation of HCHO to formic acid (HCOOH) and reduction of PhCHO to benzyl alcohol (PhCH2OH)