Question

The compound which gives positive test with tollens reagent but does not give a red precipitate with fehling is

Answer 1

Formic acid (i.e HCOOH - methanoic acid) is a compound which gives a positive test with Fehling's,as well as with Tollens' test. This is due to the fact because it is readily oxidizable to carbon dioxide and water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Formic acid (i.e HCOOH - methanoic acid) is a compound which gives a positive test with Fehling's,as well as with Tollens' test. This is due to the fact because it is readily oxidizable to carbon dioxide and water.........................