how-does-baeyer-villiger-oxidation-affect-the-stereochemistry-of-a-chiral-center

Question

How does Baeyer-Villiger oxidation affect the stereochemistry of a chiral center adjacent to the carbonyl group?

Accepted Answer

The stereochemistry is retained in the migration step.

Answer

The stereochemistry is scrambled during the migration step.

Answer

The stereochemistry is inverted during nucleophilic addition.

Answer

The stereochemistry is completely lost during oxidation.