Which of the following is the correct statement for the given reaction?
$CH_3-CH=O + C_6H_5-CH=O \xrightarrow[\Delta]{OH^{\ominus}(aq)} X_{(C_4H_6O)} + Y_{(C_9H_8O)}$

The molecular formula of compound $A$ is $C_2Cl_3OH$. It reduces Fehling's solution and on oxidation gives a monocarboxylic acid $B$. Compound $A$ is obtained by the reaction of chlorine with ethyl alcohol. What is $A$?

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$ : Acidity of $\alpha$-hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction.
Statement $II$ : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will $NOT$ give Cross-$Aldol$ product.
In the light of above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Identify the principal product of the following reaction:

Benzene carbaldehyde (benzaldehyde) is reacted with concentrated $NaOH$ solution to give the products $A$ and $B$. The product $A$ can be used as a food preservative and the product $B$ is an aromatic hydroxy compound where the $OH$ group is linked to an $sp^3$ hybridized carbon atom next to the benzene ring. The products $A$ and $B$ are respectively,

Cannizzaro reaction between formaldehyde molecules involves the formation of