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Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

The mechanism is (i) Ph C H O OH - Ph C H OH O - (ii) Ph C H O Ph C H OH O - Ph C H H O - slow Ph C OH O Ph CH2 OH Ph C O- O The slowest step is the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group as shown in step (ii).

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