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Published on: August 11, 2026
can be converted into 
by ...
A
catalytic hydrogenation
B
treatment with 
C
treatment with pyridinium chlorochromate
D
treatment with 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Ethanal 
is an oxidised product of ethanol. Pyridinium chlorochromate
oxidises primary alcohols to aldehydes. Strong oxidising agents such as 
are used for converting alcohols to carboxylic acid.
The oxidation process can be stopped at the aldehyde stage if 
reagents such as Collin's reagent 
, Corey's reagent or pyridinium chlorochromate and pyridinium dichromate 
in anhydrous medium are used as the oxidising agent. So, the correct option is .
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