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In the Cannizzaro reaction given below –
2PhCHOPhCH2OH+PhCOO in the presence of OH the slowest step is –
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Options:
  • A The attack of OH at the carbonyl group
  • B The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
  • C The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
  • D The deprotonation of pH-CH2OH
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
In Cannizzaro’s reaction attack of hydride is RDS .

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