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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the product when an aldehyde reacts with Tollens' reagent?
Options
A Silver mirror and carboxylic acid
Correct Answer
B Copper(I) oxide precipitate and carboxylic acid
C Yellow precipitate
D Alcohol
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tollens' reagent (Ag(NH₃)₂⁺) is reduced by aldehydes to metallic silver (mirror) and the aldehyde is oxidized to the corresponding carboxylic acid.

Hint

Silver mirror test.

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