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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


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