In Cannizzaro reaction given below 2 PhCHO \stackrel{: OH^{-}{\\xrightarrow }} PhCH_2 OH+PhCO_2^{-} the slowest step is :

Correct Answer is : the transfer of proton to the carbonyl group

the transfer of proton to the carbonyl group

the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group

the deprotonation of Ph CH _2 OH

the attack of: \overline{ O } H at the carboxyl group

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In Cannizzaro reaction given below
2PhCHO

:OH−

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PhCH2OH+PhCO2−
the slowest step is :

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