Consider the above reaction,the products $X$ and $Y$ respectively are:

$OCH-CHO \xrightarrow{OH^{-}} HOCH_2-COO^-$. The reaction given is:

Considering the following reaction sequence,the correct statement$(s)$ is(are):
$A$. Compounds $P$ and $Q$ are carboxylic acids.
$B$. Compound $S$ decolorizes bromine water.
$C$. Compounds $P$ and $S$ react with hydroxylamine to give the corresponding oximes.
$D$. Compound $R$ reacts with dialkylcadmium to give the corresponding tertiary alcohol.

Identify the final product in the following reaction sequence: $R-CHO$ $\xrightarrow{HS-(CH_2)_3-SH}$ $\xrightarrow{n-BuLi}$ $\xrightarrow{D_2O}$ $\xrightarrow{HgCl_2/CdCO_3, H_2O} \text{Product}$

How can benzyl alcohol be obtained from benzaldehyde?

Oxidation of ketones involves carbon-carbon bond cleavage. Name the products formed on the oxidation of $2,5-$dimethylhexan$-3-$one.