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Ethers in the presence of atmospheric ox...

Ethers in the presence of atmospheric oxygen oxidises to give hydroperoxides and dialkyl peroxides Such a spontenous reaction by atmospheric oxygen is called__________.

A

auto oxidation

B

acylation

C

alkylation

D

dehydration

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