In Cannizzaro reaction given below : 2PhCHO PhCH OH + PhCOO the slowest step is : (A) The transfer o — NEET Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

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In Cannizzaro reaction given below : 2PhCHO PhCH OH + PhCOO the slowest step is : (A) The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group (B) The removal of proton from the carboxylic group (C) The deprotonation of PhCH OH (D) The attack of OH at the carboxylic group.