why-is-hydrogen-peroxide-crucial-for-converting-aldehydes-to-carboxylic-acids-in

Question

Why is hydrogen peroxide crucial for converting aldehydes to carboxylic acids in the oxidative workup of ozonolysis?

Accepted Answer

It provides an oxidative environment that facilitates the further oxidation of aldehydes.

Answer

It neutralizes acidic byproducts of the reaction.

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It acts as a reducing agent to stabilize aldehydes.

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It catalyzes the formation of ketones from aldehydes.