Question

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`R_(2)C=Ooverset(H_(2)O_(2))rarrR-overset(O)overset(||)C-OR`
Cyclic ketones are converted into cyclic esters (lactones).