In the Cannizzaro’s reaction given below : 2 Ph - CHO → KOH Ph - CH 2 OH + PhCO 2 - The slowest step is

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In the Cannizzaro’s reaction given below : 2 Ph - CHO → KOH Ph - CH 2 OH + PhCO 2 - The slowest step is, The attack of —OH at the carbonyl group, The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group, The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid, The deprotonation of Ph—CH 2 OH

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The slowest step in Cannizzaro reaction is transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group.

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