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Which of the following oxidising agent is used to convert ethanol to ethanal?

The correct answer is

\(\mathrm{CrO_3}\) in anhydrous medium

Strong oxidising agents such as acidified/alkaline \(\mathrm{KMnO_4}\) and acidified \(\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7}\) oxidise a primary alcohol all the way to the carboxylic acid.

To stop at the aldehyde stage, a mild reagent in anhydrous medium is used: \(\mathrm{CrO_3}\) (anhydrous, e.g. Collins reagent) or PCC.

\(\mathrm{CH_3CH_2OH \xrightarrow{CrO_3\ (anhydrous)} CH_3CHO}\)

Hence, \(\mathrm{CrO_3}\) in anhydrous medium.

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