Attempted CrO 3 oxidation of 1,4-butanediol to butanedioic acid results in signifi cant yields of g-butyrolactone. Explain

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Attempted CrO3 oxidation of 1,4-butanediol to butanedioic acid results in signifi cant yields of “g-butyrolactone.” Explain mechanistically. 

:0 y-Butyrolactone


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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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