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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