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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsOxidation of Aldhyde (Tollens, Fehling solution, Baeyer villiger etc. Test)Medium2 minQB
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How many of the following compounds would give silver mirror test with Tollen's reagent.  

1. Acetaldehyde  2. Benzaldehyde  3.  Formaldehyde  4. Acetophenone

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Answer:
6
Solution:

Question Explanation:  

Count the number of compounds that give a positive Tollen′s test. 

Concept:  Tollen′s Test (Aldehydes and Formic Acid). 

Solution:  

Tollen′s  reagent  is  positive  for Aldehydes,Formic  acid,  α-hydroxy carbonyls, and Hemiacetals.

1. Acetaldehyde  2. Benzaldehyde  3. Formaldehyde

7.

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8. Crotonaldehyde    9. 3–hydroxy–2–butanone

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Oxidation of Aldhyde (Tollens, Fehling solution, Baeyer villiger etc. Test)
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