When o-phthalaldehyde is treated with base, o-(hydroxymethyl) benzoic acid is formed. Show the mechanism of this reaction.

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When o-phthalaldehyde is treated with base, o-(hydroxymethyl) benzoic acid is formed. Show the mechanism of this reaction.

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