Question:

Pyridinium chlorochromate is a complex of

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PCC = mild oxidizing agent (stops at aldehyde).
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • chromic acid with pyridine and $Cl_2$
  • potassium chromate with pyridine and $KCl$
  • chromium trioxide with pyridine and HCl
  • potassium dichromate with pyridine and HCl
  • chromic trioxide with pyrrolidine and HCl
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
• PCC = Pyridinium chlorochromate

Step 1:
Formation
Prepared from chromium trioxide + pyridine + HCl

Step 2:
Use
Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes/ketones Final Conclusion:
Option (C)
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