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1)

Which of the following name reaction is not used for introducing a -COOH group?


A) Cannizzaro reaction

B) Benzilic acid rearrangement

C) Baeyer-Villiger oxidation

D) Iodoform reaction

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

 Baeyer-Villiger oxidation involves the conversion of a cyclic ketone to a lactone. or an acyclic ketone into ester