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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the positive result of Tollen's test for aldehydes?
Options
A Red precipitate of Cu₂O
B Silver mirror on the test tube walls
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C Yellow precipitate of iodoform
D Pink color with Schiff's reagent
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehydes reduce Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) to metallic silver, forming a characteristic silver mirror on the glass.

Hint

Silver mirror test.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 811 of 1999
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