Aromatic Aldehydes Ketones and Acids - Result Question 20
####24. Positive Tollen’s test is observed for
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 24. (a,b,c)
Solution:
- $R CHO+\quad Ag _2 O \quad \stackrel{OH^{-}}{\longrightarrow} R COOH+2 Ag$
$ \quad \quad \quad \quad \text { (Tollen’s reagent) } \quad \quad \quad \quad \text { Silver mirror } $
Tollen’s test is given by all aldehydes and all reducing sugars as glucose, fructose and $\alpha$-hydroxy ketones.
