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Find the number of compounds listed below will be oxidised by Tollen's reagent (Ammonical silver nitrate solution). H3C−CHO,H3C−C∣∣O−CH3,H2OH∣C−C∣∣O−CH3,H3C−CH2C≡CH,H3C≡C−CH3, Fructose
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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Answer: 3
Solution:
Aldehydes and α-hydroxy ketones will be oxidised. 1-butyne will react but it is not a redox reaction.