Question

Which of the following reduce Tollens reagent?

• A. $HOOC-COOH$
• B. $C_6{H}_{5}OOH$
• C. $C{H}_{3}COOH$
• D. $HCOOH$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Formic acid reduce the Tollens reagent due to the presence of $-CHO$ group.