Aldehydes Ketones Question 42
Question: In Cannizzaro reaction given below $ 2PhCHO\xrightarrow{:O{H^{-}}}PhCH_2OH+PhC\overset{..}{\mathop{O}} _2^{-} $ the slowest step is:
Options:
A) the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
B) the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
C) the deprotonation of $ PhCH_2OH $
D) the attack of: $ \overline{O}H $ at the carboxyl group
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
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