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Suggest a reagent for conversion of ethanol to ethanal.

PCC or Pyridinium chlorochromate, The above conversion basically shows the oxidation of primary alcohol to an aldehyde. This can be easily achieved by using mild oxidizing agents like chromic anhydride (CrO3) and Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC).


The chemical reaction involved in this conversion is:



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