Q. $Me_{2}CHCOC_{2}H_{5}\ \underset{Villiger}{\overset{Baeyer}{\rightarrow}}$ ? Productc
A) $Me_{2}CHCOOC_{2}H_{5}$
B) [image:12_image388.emf]
C) [image:12_image389.emf]
D) [image:12_image390.emf]
Explanation
(b)
This is the example of Baeyer-Villager oxidation and oxy-insertion takes place generally at the alkyl side
[image:12_image654.emf]
Hence, the migratory group must always be electron rich, $ie$, migratory aptitude $t$-butyl $> 2{^\circ}$ alkyl $> 1{^\circ}$ alkyl
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