In the Cannizzaro reaction given below,2PhCHO →-OH PhCH2OH+PhCO2−, the slowest step is

the deprotonation of PhCH 2 OH.

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In the Cannizzaro reaction given below,
$2 PhCHO \overset{- OH}{\to} {PhCH}_{2} OH + {PhCO}_{2}^{-}$ , the slowest step is

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the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid,

the attack of -OH at the carbonyl group,

the deprotonation of PhCH₂OH.

the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group,

answer is B.

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The possible mechanism is
The slowest step is the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group as shown in step (ii).

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