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Question
What is the product when an aldehyde reacts with Tollens' reagent?
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.