Question

•What is Collins reagent?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Collins reagent is the complex of chromium(VI) oxide with pyridine in dichloromethane. This metal-pyridine complex, a red solid, is used to oxidize primary alcohols to the aldehyde. This complex is a hygroscopic orange solid.

Answer 2

Collins reagent is the complex of chromium(VI) oxide with pyridine in dichloromethane. This metal-pyridine complex, a red solid, is used to oxidize primary alcohols to the aldehyde. This complex is a hygroscopic orange solid. Wikipedia

Density: 1.56 g/cm³

ChemSpider ID: 79908

Chemical formula: C10H10CrN2O3

Appearance: Red crystals

PubChem CID: 88565