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1. |
In Cannizzaro reaction given below \[2PhCHO\xrightarrow{:O{{H}^{-}}}PhC{{H}_{2}}OH+PhC\overset{..}{\mathop{O}}\,_{2}^{-}\] the slowest step is: |
A. | the transfer of proton to the carbonyl group |
B. | the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group |
C. | the deprotonation of \[PhC{{H}_{2}}OH\] |
D. | the attack of: \[\overline{O}H\] at the carboxyl group |
Answer» B. the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group | |