NEETChemistry-Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

NEET Chemistry Etard Reaction Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion: Etard reaction helps to stop the oxidation of toluene at the aldehyde stage. Reason: Chromyl chloride oxidises methyl group to a chromium complex, which on hydrolysis gives corresponding benzaldehyde.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The Etard reaction specifically oxidizes methyl groups to aldehydes using chromyl chloride, supporting the assertion.

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