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The chemistry of olefins in zeolites illustrates both the potential co
mplexity and utility of zeolites as reaction media. Of particular inte
rest are the changes in product selectivity that result from carrying
out oxidation reactions in the constrained space of the zeolite cavity
. Since zeolites are capable of promoting proton and electron transfer
reactions one needs to be particularly careful in the choice of a zeo
lite as a reaction medium.