Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Oxidation of ketones with H(2)O(2) or wi...

Oxidation of ketones with `H_(2)O_(2)` or with a peroxy acid is called Baeyer-Villiger oxidation. This oxidation reaction forms

A

carboxylic acid with the fewer number of carbons

B

an alcohol with the same number of carbons as in the ketone

C

an ester

D

carboxylic acid with the same number of carbons as in the parent ketone

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
`R_(2)C=Ooverset(H_(2)O_(2))rarrR-overset(O)overset(||)C-OR`
Cyclic ketones are converted into cyclic esters (lactones).
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ALDEHYDE AND KETONES

    BITSAT GUIDE|Exercise Bitsat Archives|14 Videos

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    BITSAT GUIDE|Exercise BITSAT Archives|14 Videos

  • CARBOXYLIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES

    BITSAT GUIDE|Exercise All Questions|34 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Oxidation state of oxygen in H_(2)O_(2) is

Oxidation satate of oxygen in H_(2)O_(2) is:

Oxidation number of oxygen in H_(2)O_(2) is:

Oxidation of aniline with H_2 O_2 gives :

Select the correct Baeyer-Villiger oxidation reaction:

Oxidation number of O in H_(2)O_(2) will be

Order of Migratory aptitude in Bayer Villiger oxidation is :

The oxidation number of oxygen in H_(2)O_(2) is