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When m-chlorobenzaldehyde is treated with 50% KOH solution, the product(s) obtained is (are)

1. (a) Structure 1
2. (b) Structure 2
3. (c) Structure 3
4. (d) Structure 4

Correct answer: (b) Structure 2

Solution

When m-chlorobenzaldehyde reacts with 50% KOH, it undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction, producing m-chlorobenzoic acid and m-chlorobenzyl alcohol as products.

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