Step 1: Recall the Etard reaction.
The Etard reaction is used for the oxidation of the side chain of aromatic hydrocarbons.
In this reaction, a methyl group attached to a benzene ring is converted into an aldehyde group without further oxidation to the carboxylic acid.
For example,
\[
C_6H_5CH_3
\longrightarrow
C_6H_5CHO
\]
Step 2: Identify the reagent used.
The characteristic reagent for the Etard reaction is chromyl chloride.
\[
CrO_2Cl_2
\]
The reaction is carried out in a non-aqueous solvent, followed by hydrolysis.
\[
CrO_2Cl_2,\ H_3O^+
\]
Step 3: Analyze the other options.
Option (2):
\[
Pd-BaSO_4
\]
is Rosenmund's catalyst used for the reduction of acid chlorides to aldehydes.
Option (3):
\[
CrO_3,\ H_3O^+
\]
is a strong oxidizing system and is not the reagent for the Etard reaction.
Option (4):
\[
SnCl_2,\ HCl
\]
is a reducing agent commonly used for converting nitro compounds into amines.
Step 4: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the correct reagent for the Etard reaction is
\[
\boxed{CrO_2Cl_2,\ H_3O^+}
\]
Hence, the correct option is (1).