engineering chemistry MCQ #307

Tollens' reagent is used to distinguish between?

engineering chemistry MCQ #307

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Tollens' reagent is used to distinguish between?

    • A) Aldehydes and ketones
    • B) Alcohols and ethers
    • C) Alkanes and alkenes
    • D) Alkynes and alkadienes

    Answer: Aldehydes and ketones

    Explanation: Tollens' reagent oxidizes aldehydes to carboxylates, forming silver mirror, while ketones are not oxidized.