In the Cannizzaro reaction given below,the slowest step is $:-$
$2Ph-CHO \xrightarrow{\stackrel{\ominus}{O}H} PhCH_2OH + PhCO_2^{\ominus}$

  • A
    The attack of $\stackrel{\ominus}{O}H$ at carbonyl group
  • B
    The transfer of hydride ion to carbonyl group
  • C
    The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid
  • D
    The deprotonation of $PhCH_2-OH$

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