MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #310

An unknown organic liquid is tested with ammoniacal silver nitrate solution. Which compound will NOT produce a silver mirror on the test tube?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #310

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An unknown organic liquid is tested with ammoniacal silver nitrate solution. Which compound will NOT produce a silver mirror on the test tube?

    • A) Formaldehyde
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Acetone
    • D) Benzaldehyde

    Answer: Acetone

    Explanation: Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) forms a silver mirror with aldehydes. Ketones like acetone do not react with this mild oxidizing agent.