Question
Question: For \(\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { CHO }\) which of the following is incorr...
For C6H5CHO which of the following is incorrect
A
On oxidation it yields benzoic acid
B
It is used in perfumery
C
It is an aromatic aldehyde
D
On reduction yields phenol
Answer
It is an aromatic aldehyde
Explanation
Solution
On reduction it gives benzylalcohol and not phenol.