What is the product when benzaldehyde is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst?

A. Benzoic acid
B. Benzyl alcohol
C. Acetophenone
D. Benzene

Answer: Benzyl alcohol

Additional Information: Benzaldehyde is reduced to benzyl alcohol when treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst.

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