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Standard XII
Chemistry
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Identify A and B in the above reaction:
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It is an example of Cannizzaro reaction. One molecule of benzaldehyde is oxidised to benzoic acid and other molecule of benzaldehyde is reduced to benzyl alcohol. In akaline medium, benzoic acid is present as sodium salt.
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