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The kinetics of the oxidation of deoxybenzoin by chromic acid in 95% (vol/vol) aqueous acetic acid has been investigated. The reaction rate is first order with respect to the oxidant as well as to the organic substrate. The reaction rate decreases in the presence of added Mn (II) ions. The presence of complexing agents like succinic acid, piperidine, etc. decreases the rate. The thermodynamic parameters for the oxidation have been computed. A mechanism proceeding through an enol intermediate has been suggested.
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Nayak, P.L., Khandual, N.C. Kinetics of oxidation of deoxybenzoin by chromic acid. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 79, 33–40 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051126
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051126