Question

What is meant by Tollens test?

Answer 1

Tollens' test, also known as silver-mirror test, is a qualitative laboratory test used to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone. It exploits the fact that aldehydes are readily oxidized (see oxidation), whereas ketones are not.

Answer 2

hi....Tollens’ test, also known as silver-mirror test, is a qualitative laboratory test used to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone.  It exploits the fact that aldehydes are readily oxidized whereas ketones are not.  Tollens’ test  uses a reagent known as Tollens’ reagent, which is a colorless, basic, aqueous solution containing silver ions coordinated to ammonia [Ag(NH3)2+].  It is prepared using a two-step procedure....
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