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Which of the following is not the mechanism of Cannizzaro reaction ?
`2PhCHO overset(overset(Θ)(OH))rarr PhCH_(2)OH+PhCOO^(Θ)`

A

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

B

the transfer of `H^(-)` ion to carbonyl group

C

the abstraction of of proton form the carbonyl group

D

the disproportionation of `PhCH_(2)OH`.

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B
For mechanism, consult section 13.8.
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