In the Cannizzaro reaction given below 2Ph - CHO \to^{OH} Ph - CH_2 - OH + PhCO_2^{-} 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 a proton from the carboxylic acid

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In the Cannizzaro reaction given below
2Ph - CHO

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Ph - CH2 - OH + PhCO2− the slowest step is

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