MCQ
What is the reagent used in Etard reaction?
  • Chromyl chloride
  • B
    Ethanoyl chloride
  • C
    $SnCl _2$ and $HCl$
  • D
    Cadmium chloride

Answer

Correct option: A.
Chromyl chloride
(a) : Etard reaction : Chromyl chloride $\left( CrO _2 Cl _2\right)$ oxidises methyl group to a chromium complex, which on hydrolysis gives corresponding benzaldehyde.
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