The Baeyer-Villiger reaction is a very useful synthesis reaction. An example ... ...

The Baeyer-Villiger reaction is a very useful synthesis reaction. An example is the reaction of acetone with peroxyacetic acid to give an ester and a carboxylic acid. This reaction can be generalized as:
(A) a reduction reaction.
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*This question is included in 22. Aldehydes and Ketones