The compound given in the question is benzaldehyde having formula 퐶6퐻5퐶퐻푂. Since, it has aldehyde functional group, so, on oxidation the aldehyde will convert into carboxylic acid. So, on oxidation of benzaldehyde will give benzoic acid. Since it is an aromatic aldehyde, it is used in perfumery. When the benzaldehyde is reduced, there is formation of benzyl alcohol having formula 퐶6퐻5퐶퐻2푂퐻. The reaction is given below:
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