Carbonyl CompoundHard
Question
In the Cannizzaro reaction 2PhCHO
PhCH2OH + PhCOO− the slowest step is
Options
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 PhCH2OH
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