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In the Cannizzaro's reaction given below...

In the Cannizzaro's reaction given below :
`2Ph-CHOoverset (OH^-) rarr Ph-CH_2OH + PhCOO^-` the slowest step is :

A

The attack of OH^- at the carbonyl group

B

The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group

C

The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid

D

The deprotonation of `Ph-CH_2OH`

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