In the cannizzaro reaction given below 2ph-CHO\stackrel{OH^{-}{––––>}}ph-CH_2OH+PhCO_2, th 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 a proton from the carboxylic acid

NEET Exam Model Paper 14

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In the cannizzaro reaction given below

2ph−CHO

OH−

––––>

ph−CH2OH+PhCO2,

th slowest step is

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