Interpretation:
The type of enantiomers of compound Y that would be formed is prepared by the treatment of compound X with peroxybenzoic acid are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
During the Baeyer Villiger oxidation of
Usually, the oxygen atom is inserted between the carbonyl and the larger of the two groups attached to the carbonyl.
The ketone is converted to the conjugate acid of the ester. Further hydrolysis of the conjugate acid forms the ester.
The peroxy acid used is converted to the corresponding
The alkyl group migrates with the retention of configuration.
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