MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following compounds when treated with ammoniacal silver nitrate exhibits silver mirror test?
- A Ethanol
- B Ethanal
- C Ethoxyethane
- D Ethanoic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Ethanal
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Tollen's reagent oxidises aldehyde to the corresponding carboxylate anion. Silver forms a greyish black precipitate. This test is termed as silver mirror test.
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