engineering chemistry MCQ #417

Tollens' reagent reacts with which of the following?

engineering chemistry MCQ #417

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Tollens' reagent reacts with which of the following?

    • A) Propanone
    • B) Propanal
    • C) 2-Methylpropanone
    • D) Benzophenone

    Answer: Propanal

    Explanation: Tollens' reagent oxidizes aldehydes to carboxylates, so it reacts with propanal, an aldehyde.