An Efficient Oxidation of Benzoins to Benzils by Manganese(II) Schiff Base Complexes Using Green Oxidant

Table 1

The effect of reaction conditions on the oxidation of benzoin in the presence of Mn(II) Schiff base complex in CH₃CN at room temperature.

Entry	Molar ratio	Time	Schiff base complexe (mmol)	Isolated yield (%)
1	1 : 1	25	0.01	52
2	1 : 1.5	25	0.01	68
3	1 : 2	25	0.01	98
4	1 : 2.5	25	0.01	82
5	1 : 3	25	0.01	75