Carbonyl CompoundHard

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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