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In the Cannizzaro reaction , which is th...

In the Cannizzaro reaction , which is the slowest step ?
`2PhCHOoverset(OH^(-))rarrPhCH_(2)OH+PhCOO^(-)`

A

The attack of `OH^(-)` at the carboxyl group

B

The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group

C

The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid

D

The deprotonation of `PhCH_(2)OH`

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