Carbonyl CompoundHard

Question

In the Cannizaro′s reaction given below : 2Ph - CHO → Ph - CH2OH + PhCO2- The slowest step is:

Options

A.the attack of OH at the carbonul group
B.the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
C.the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid
D.the deprotonation of Ph - CH2OH

Solution

Cannizaro′s reaction with PhCHO is given below :
Ph - CHO Ph - CH2OH + PhCOO-
     

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