NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
PhCH 2 CH 3 → ii H 3 O + i CrO 2 Cl 2 / CCl 4 PhCH 2 CHO The above reaction is an example of which name reaction?
Options
- ARossenmund reduction
- BBirch reduction
- CMendius reduction
- DEtard reduction
Correct answer
D. Etard reduction
Step-by-step solution
The terminal alkyl group is partially oxidised to - CHO group by Etard reaction by CrO 2 Cl 2 / CCl 4 + H 3 O + So, the given is Etard reduction