Explanation

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Conversion of $–CHO$ group present in phenol ring into $–OH$ in the presence of $H_{2}O_{2}$ is called Darkin reaction.
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Conversion of amino acids into methyl $\alpha$-acetamide ketones, when heated with acetic anhydride in pyridine solution is often referred to as the Darkin west reaction.
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