Question: Using Figure 17.12 as a guide, write a mechanism for the BaeyerVilliger oxidation of cyclohexyl methyl ketone by peroxybenzoic acid.

Using Figure 17.12 as a guide, write a mechanism for the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation of cyclohexyl methyl ketone by peroxybenzoic acid.

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The overall reaction is CH Cyclohexyl methyl ketone CHCOOH Peroxybenzoic acid CH CHCOOH LCH In t... View full answer

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