Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidHard

Question

In the Cannizzaro reaction : 2PhHO PhCH2OH + PhCOO− the slowest step is−

Options

A.the attack of the OH− at the carbonyl group
B.the transfer of the hydride ion to the carbonyl group
C. the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid
D.the deprotonation of PhCH2OH

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