In the Cannizzaro’s reaction given below : 2 Ph - CHO → KOH Ph - CH 2 OH + PhCO 2 - The slowest step is

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In the Cannizzaro’s reaction given below :

$2 Ph - CHO \overset{KOH}{\to} Ph - {CH}_{2} OH + {PhCO}_{2}^{-}$

The slowest step is

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Solution:

The slowest step in Cannizzaro reaction is transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed

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