The main products of the reaction between `C_6 H_5 CHO` and formaldehyde in 50% NaOH are
A. Benzyl alcohol and sodium formate
B. Benzene and HCOONa
C. CH(3)OH and sodium benzoate
D. Benzoin

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Correct Answer - A
Cannziro reaction
`C_(6)H_(5)CHO+HCHO overset(NaOH)to`
`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OH+HCO O Na`

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