Benzaldehyde on heating with concentrated $NaOH$ gives:

  • A
    Phenylacetic acid
  • B
    Cinnamaldehyde
  • C
    $C_6H_5CH_2OH$ and $C_6H_5COO^-Na^+$
  • D
    Phenol and $C_6H_5CH_2COO^-Na^+$

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