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In the Cannizzaro reaction , the slowest step is
a
the attack of at the carbonyl group,
b
the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group,
c
the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid,
d
the deprotonation of
detailed solution
Correct option is B
Transfer of hydride to carbonyl group is the slowest step.
caustic alkali and aldehydes react, with one aldehyde molecule being reduced to the equivalent alcohol and another being oxidised to the salt of the corresponding acid
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