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In the Cannizzaro reaction given below: `2Ph-CHO overset(overset(Θ)OH)rarrPh-CH_(2)OH+PhCO_(2)^(-)` the slowest step is:A. the attack of `OH^(-)` ion on carbonyl groupB. the transfer of `H^(-)` ion to carbonyl groupC. the abstraction of `H^(+)` from the carboxylic acidD. the disproportionation of `PhCH_(2)OH`. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B The transfer of `H^(-)` ion is involved in the slowest step. |
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