engineering chemistry MCQ #325

The reaction of aldehydes with Tollens' reagent results in the formation of?

engineering chemistry MCQ #325

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of aldehydes with Tollens' reagent results in the formation of?

    • A) Silver mirror
    • B) Copper mirror
    • C) Precipitate
    • D) No reaction

    Answer: Silver mirror

    Explanation: Tollens' reagent oxidizes aldehydes to carboxylates, reducing Ag+ to Ag, forming a silver mirror on the inner surface of the reaction vessel.