Carbonyl CompoundMedium

Question

In Cannizzaro reaction given below
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 group
D.the deprotonation of Ph CH2OH

Solution

Hydride transfer is the slowest step.

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