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In Cannizzaro reaction given below: 

2PhCHOOHPhCH2OH+PhCO2 

The slowest step is

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a
The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
b
The deprotonation of PhCH2OH
c
The attack of  -OH at the carboxylic group
d
The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group

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Correct option is B

The mechanism of the reaction involves the following steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shifting of hydride ion to the carbonyl group is the slowest step.

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