Which of the following compounds will show Tollens reagent test?

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${CH}_{3} CHO$

$C_{6} H_{5} {COC}_{6} H_{5}$

$C_{6} H_{5} {COCH}_{3}$

${CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} OH$

answer is A.

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${CH}_{3} CHO$ compounds will show Tollens reagent test

Ketones cannot be converted into a carboxylic acid like aldehydes can, hence the Tollens test is a process that is used to distinguish between the two. The Tollens reagent, which consists of ammonia and silver nitrate, transforms the aldehyde into a carboxylic acid.

Hence option A is correct

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