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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