Conclusion Although the results that are reported here by no means prove the mechanism of alcohol oxidation by part, a free-radical process. It is important to note that the product ratios indicate that ether and aldehyde formation are equally probable. Aldehydes are not intermediates in the ring closure as they are unchanged in control experiments (solvent type). One fact has mation is not one of molecular rigidity holding the allead tetraacetate, ...
