Q.

How many of the following compounds would give a positive Tollen’s test?
(I)CH3CHO
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(III) CH3- CH2- CH2- CH2- CHOHOCH3
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(V) CH3COOH,
(VI) HCOOH
(VII) CHOCOOH
(VIII) CHOCHO
(IX) CH3COCH2OH
(X) CH3COCH(OH)CH3

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answer is 7.

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Tollens' test, also known as silver-mirror test, is a test used to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone. Formation of silver mirror is the confirmation of the test.During the course of reaction, imagine that aldehyde is formed then also it will give tollen test.

R-CHO+ Ag(NH3)2 RCOO-   + Ag(silver is deposited)

 

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