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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 attach of `.^(-)OH` at the carbonyl group

B

the transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl group

C

the abstraction of a proton from the carboxylic acid

D

the deprotonation of `Ph-CH_(2)OH`.

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