The Beckmann rearrangement reaction converts oximes into amides.
Cyclic oximes will produce lactam molecules.
Beckmann Rearrangement Reaction - Named Organic Reaction
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Beckmann Rearrangement
This is the general form of the Beckmann rearrangement reaction.
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