Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
In the Etard reaction, the final product is
A
Aromatic aldehyde
B
Aromatic chloride
C
Aromatic amine
D
Aromatic alcohol
Answer
Aromatic aldehyde
Explanation
Solution
The Etard reaction oxidizes the methyl group of an aromatic compound to an aldehyde without further oxidation to a carboxylic acid.