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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 group

B

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

C

the abstraction of `H^(+)` from the carboxylic acid

D

the disproportionation of `PhCH_(2)OH`.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The transfer of `H^(-)` ion is involved in the slowest step for details, consult text-part.
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