In the Cannizzaro reaction given below 2Ph CHO Ph CH OH

Last updated: 7/2/2023

In the Cannizzaro reaction given below 2Ph CHO Ph CH OH PhCOO in the presence of OH the slowest step is 1 The attack of OH at the carbonyl group 2 The transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group 3 The abstraction of proton form the carboxylic group 4 The deprotonation of pH CH OH