Question

The oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde by chromyl chloride is called

Answer 1

The Étard reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the directoxidation of an aromatic or heterocyclic bound methyl group to an aldehyde using chromyl chloride. For example, toluene can be oxidized tobenzaldehyde.

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Answer 2

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The oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde by chromyl chloride is called Etard reaction - Chromium chlorine dissolved in CCl₄ is made to react with toluene and product formed is decomposed with water.

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