Question

Benzyl alcohol is obtained from benzaldehyde by which reaction

Answer 1

Benzaldehyde can be oxidized to benzoic acid, which is a common impurity in laboratory samples. Benzyl alcohol can be formed from benzaldehyde by means of hydrogenation.

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Answer 2

Benzaldehyde can be oxidized to form benzoic acid which is further oxidized to give benzanol.

C6H5CHO is oxidized to C6H5COOH and is further oxidized C6H5OH.

The process is called partial oxidation.