Aromatic aldehydes are converted into acyloins in the presence of cyanide ions as a catalyst. What is this reaction called?

  • A
    Perkin reaction
  • B
    Cannizzaro reaction
  • C
    Benzoin condensation
  • D
    Claisen condensation

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