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The document summarizes several organic reaction mechanisms: 1) The Baeyer-Villiger oxidation converts ketones to esters or lactones using peroxyacids as oxidants. It was discovered in 1899 and retains stereochemistry. 2) The Cannizzaro reaction disproportionates aldehydes to alcohols and carboxylic acids using a strong base. It was discovered by Cannizzaro and occurs through hydride transfer. 3) The Perkin reaction makes α,β-unsaturated aromatic acids by condensing aromatic aldehydes with acid anhydrides
- Author
- Ahmed Imran
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- EN