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Consider the following Cannizzaro reacti...

Consider the following Cannizzaro reaction
`2Ph-CHOoverset(OH^(-))rarrPh-CH_(2)OH+PhCO_(2)^(-)`
In the above reaction, the slowest step of the reaction is

A

the transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl grop

B

The deprotonation of `Ph-CH_(2)OH`

C

the attack of `OH^(-)` at the carbonyl group

D

the abstraction of proton fro the carboxylic acid

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The correct Answer is:
A
The transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl group is the solwest step of Cannizzaro reaction.
(i) Attack of `OH^(-)` on carbonyl carbon

(ii) Transfer of hydride ion
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