Organic Chemistry
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Although NMO is introduced as a solution to a green chemistry problem, it still poses a risk as it creates additional problems. What is the problem, and how might it be solved?
NMO produces additional toxic waste;
Add more NMO so that it would dilute the waste.
NMO reduces the regenerated OsO4.;
Replace NMO with more reactive co-oxidants.
Replace NMO with benign co-oxidants such as H2O2.
NMO would reduce the OsO4;
Replace NMO with less reactive co-oxidants such as H2O2.