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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following compounds will react with Tollens' reagent to give metallic silver?
Options
A Formic acid
Correct Answer
B Ethyl alcohol
C Acetic acid
D Acetone
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Formic acid (HCOOH) is unique among carboxylic acids in that it reduces Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal AgNO3) to give metallic silver. It contains a formyl group (HCO-) that is easily oxidized.

Hint

Which carboxylic acid has a reducible formyl group?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1413 of 1999
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