Predict the products in the given reaction.

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(A) The given reaction is a Cannizzaro reaction because the reactant,$3$-chlorobenzaldehyde,does not have any $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms. When treated wi

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$3-$chlorobenzyl alcohol + potassium $3-$chlorobenzoate

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(A) The given reaction is a Cannizzaro reaction because the reactant,$3$-chlorobenzaldehyde,does not have any $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms. When treated with $50 \% \ KOH$,it undergoes disproportionation (self-oxidation and reduction). The aldehyde group is oxidized to a carboxylate salt $(COOK)$ and reduced to an alcohol group $(-CH_2OH)$. The products are $3$-chlorobenzyl alcohol and potassium $3$-chlorobenzoate.

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