In Cannizzaro reaction qiven below

In Cannizzaro reaction qiven below
  1. the attack of : $\mathrm{OH}$ at the carboxyl group
  2. the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
  3. the abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
  4. the deprotonation of $\mathrm{Ph} \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$

Solution

Hydride transfer is the slowest step.

Asked in: JEE Main 2009

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