Question

Baeyer- Villiger reaction is an oxidation reaction of aldehydes and ketones. State two differences of Baeyer- Villiger reaction compared to oxidation reactions of aldehydes and ketones.

Answer 1

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1. In Baeyer-Villiger reaction, the carbonyl group of the aldehyde or ketone is converted into an ester or lactone, while in other oxidation reactions of aldehydes and ketones, various functional groups may be formed depending on the reagents and conditions used.

2. Baeyer-Villiger reaction typically requires the presence of a peroxyacid as the oxidizing agent, whereas other oxidation reactions of aldehydes and ketones may involve different oxidizing agents such as chromium compounds or metal catalysts.