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In Cannizzaro reaction qiven below

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE MainJEE Main 2009

Options:

A
the attack of : $\mathrm{OH}$ at the carboxyl group
B
the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
C
the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
D
the deprotonation of $\mathrm{Ph} \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:
the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group

Hydride transfer is the slowest step.

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