NEET Chemistry Etard Reaction Assertion Reason Question
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.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The Etard reaction specifically oxidizes methyl groups to aldehydes using chromyl chloride, supporting the assertion.
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