JEE Main2009ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
In Cannizzaro reaction qiven below
Options
- Athe attack of : OH at the carboxyl group
- Bthe transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
- Cthe abstraction of proton from the carboxylic group
- Dthe deprotonation of Ph CH ₂ OH
Correct answer
B. the transfer of hydride to the carbonyl group
Step-by-step solution
Hydride transfer is the slowest step.