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In Cannizzaro reaction given below :
` 2PhCHO overset(: OH^(-)) to PhCH_(2)OH + PhCOO^(-)` 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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