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The structure of PCC is
Options
- AC ₆ H ₅ N HCrO ₂ Cl ^
- BC ₆ H ₅ N HCrO ₃ Cl ^
- CC ₅ H ₅ N HCrO ₂ Cl ^
- DC ₅ H ₅ N HCrO ₃ Cl ^
Correct answer
D. C ₅ H ₅ N HCrO ₃ Cl ^
Step-by-step solution
Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) can be prepared by the dissolution of chromium trioxide in aqueous HCl . Addition of pyridine gives pridinium chlorochromate as orange cryotol. PCC offers the advantage of the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes, whereas many other reagents are less selective.