In the cannizzaro reaction given below 2 {\C}_6 {\H}_5 {\CHO} \stackrel{ {\OH}{─────▶}^{-}} {\C}_6 {\H}_5 {\CH}_2 {\OH}+ {\C}_6 {\H}_5 {\COO}^{-} The slowest step is

Correct Answer is : The transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl group

The attack of {\OH}^{-}at the carbonyl group

The transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl group

The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid

The deprotonation of benzyl alcohol

CGPET 2014 Solved Paper

Section: Chemistry

Question : 61 of 150

Marks: +1, -0

In the cannizzaro reaction given below
2C6H5‌CHO‌

OH−

─────▶

‌C6‌H5‌CH2‌OH+C6H5COO−
The slowest step is

Go to Question:

Prev Question

Next Question