Manipal MET2020ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
In the Cannizzaro reaction given below 2 C ₆ H ₅ CHO OH ⁻ C ₆ H ₅ CH ₂ OH + C ₆ H ₅ COO ⁻ The slowest step is
Options
- AThe attack of OH ⁻ at the carbonyl group
- BThe transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl aroun
- CThe abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid
- DThe deprotonation of benzyl alcohol
Correct answer
B. The transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl aroun
Step-by-step solution
H ⁻ is obtained by fission of C - H bond of ( B ) . It is transferred to (II). This is the slowest step.