When Ethanal is heated with ammoniacal silver nitrate, a silver mirror forms. What chemical change does the Ethanal undergo in this reaction?
Q1. When Ethanal is heated with ammoniacal silver nitrate, a silver mirror forms. What chemical change does the Ethanal undergo in this reaction?
Answer: Oxidation to carboxylic acids
Explanation: Tollen's reagent is a mild oxidant that reacts only with aldehydes. Ketones resist mild oxidation, though they can be oxidized by strong acids.