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Consider the following Cannizzaro reaction `2Ph-CHOoverset(OH^(-))rarrPh-CH_(2)OH+PhCO_(2)^(-)` In the above reaction, the slowest step of the reaction isA. attack of `OH^(-)` at the carbonyl groupB. the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl groupC. the abstraction of proton from the caboxylic acidD. the deprotonation of `Ph-CH_(2)OH` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |