Is the reaction equation of oxidation of alcohol using Pyridinium Chlorochromate as below?
C5H5NHCrO3Cl + R2CHOH → C5H5NHCl + H2CrO3 + R2C=O
According to wikipedia, it said that black tar would be formed. I would like to know what is the compound present in the black tar?
Is it C5H5NHCl + H2CrO3 ? Are there any solvents to dissolve the compounds?
C5H5NHCl is organic or aqueous?
H2CrO3 is organic or aqueous?