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What does Tollens' reagent oxidise an aldehyde to, while silver ion is reduced?
AA carboxylate ion
BA primary alcohol
CA methyl ketone
DA simple ether
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A carboxylate ion
The aldehyde becomes a carboxylate ion in the alkaline medium while Ag+ is reduced to a silver mirror.
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