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  4. Which of the following pairs of organic compounds give positive Tollens’ test?

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Q. Which of the following pairs of organic compounds give positive Tollens’ test?

J & K CETJ & K CET 2017Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Both aliphatic and aromatic aldehyde reduce Tollens’ reagent. The only carboxylic acid i.e., Formic acid reduces Tollens’ reagent as it contains both aldehyde $(-CHO)$ as well as carboxyl group $(-COOH)$