Question

what is Etard's reaction and example

Answer 1

The etard reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the direct oxidation of an aromatic or heterocyclic bound methyl group to an aldehyde using chromyl chloride . For example -toluene can be oxidized to benzaldehyde.

Answer 2

Answer:

Chrmoyl chloride oxides methyl group to a chromium complex which on hydrolysis gives corresponding benzaldehyde.

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