Which of the following will give a positive test with Tollens' reagent?
A) aldehydes
B) ketones
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Name: Which of the following will give a positive test with Tollens' reagent? A) aldehydes B) ketones C) both a and b D) neither a nor b
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Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) is a useful qualitative test for aldehydes. It oxidizes aldehydes to carboxylic acids, while itself is reduced to a silver mirror. Ketones do not react with Tollens' reagent.

Which of the Following Will Give a Positive Test with Tollens