The reaction of lead tetra-acetate with oximes. Part II. Substituted acetophenone oximes
Abstract
In the reaction between lead tetra-acetate and a series of substituted acetophenone oximes in methylene chloride, three types of stable nitrogen free radical are observed. Two of these are unambiguously assigned structures of the iminoxy and acetoxy-phenylethane nitroso radical anions. The reaction between these oximes and lead tetra-acetate is sensitive to substituent and steric hindrance effects.