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In the Cannizzaro reaction given below, the slowest step is:

2PhCHOOH-PhCH2OH+PhCO2-

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Important Questions on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% sodium hydroxide solution to give the corresponding alcohol and acid?
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For the above reaction, the ease of attack of OH- on carbonyl carbon will be maximum if Z is
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Which of the following is the best method for the synthesis of benzoic acid from bromobenzene?
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In the above reaction sequence, the product C is

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When o-xylene is oxidised in the presence of alkaline KMnO4, the product formed is
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CH3COOH is formed by hydrolysis of 
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When acetic acid is heated with P2O5, the compound formed will be