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Mechanism of PO-CL between an oxalic ester and H2O2, occurring via specific base catalysis (SBS) by sodium salicylate, through the formation of (a) hydroperoxy anion, (b) monoperoxalic ester and (c) 1,2-dioxetanedione, which subsequently leads to (d) carbon dioxide and light emission.