A mixture of benzaldehyde and formaldehyde when treated with `50%` NaOH yields.
A. Sodium benzoate and sodium formate
B. Sodium formate and benzyl alcohol
C. Sodium benzoate and methyl alcohol
D. Benzyl alcohol and methyl alcohol

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Correct Answer - B
More reactive aldehyde undergoes oxidation to form sodium formate and benzyl alcohol,
`H-CHO +C_(6)H_(5) -CHO + NaOH to H-COONa + C_(6)H_(5) -CH_(2)OH`
Formaldehyde is more reactive than benzaldehyde.

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