MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #461

Tollens' reagent reacts with which of the following to form a silver mirror?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #461

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Tollens' reagent reacts with which of the following to form a silver mirror?

    • A) Ketones
    • B) Aldehydes
    • C) Alcohols
    • D) Ethers

    Answer: Aldehydes

    Explanation: Tollens' reagent reacts with aldehydes to form a silver mirror; ketones do not react unless they are alpha-hydroxy ketones.