What is the name of the reaction when $C_6H_5CHO$ (benzaldehyde) changes into $C_6H_5CH_2OH$ (benzyl alcohol)?

  • A
    Friedel-Crafts reaction
  • B
    Kolbe's reaction
  • C
    Wurtz reaction
  • D
    Cannizzaro reaction

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