engineering chemistry MCQ #537

Tollens' reagent is used to distinguish between

engineering chemistry MCQ #537

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Tollens' reagent is used to distinguish between

    • A) Aldehydes and ketones
    • B) Alcohols and aldehydes
    • C) Ketones and alcohols
    • D) Alkanes and alkenes

    Answer: Aldehydes and ketones

    Explanation: Tollens' reagent (AgNO3 + NaOH) oxidizes aldehydes, depositing silver, while ketones are not oxidized.