Tollen's reagent is an oxidation agent. What are the products of Tollen's reagent reaction with the following molecule?
Correct answer: D. Propanoic acid and Ag
- A. Propanol and Ag+
- B. Propanoic acid and Ag+
- C. Propanol and Ag
- D. Propanoic acid and Ag
Explanation
It is correct as explained, in the Silver mirror test the product formed is a carboxylic acid and metallic silver. The compound shown is propionaldehyde or propanal hence it forms propanoic acid. Oxidizing agents are substances that become reduced after oxidation of another molecule. Oxidation of an aldehyde will yield a carboxylic acid. The propanal is oxidized to a carboxylic acid and the silver ion is reduced to metallic silver.
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