Question: Compounds known as lactones, which are cyclic esters, are formed on Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of cyclic ketones. Suggest a mechanism for the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation shown. C.H.CO
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C.H.CO OH Cyclopentanone 5-Pentanolide (78%)
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