Which of the following compounds give a positive silver mirror test?
Correct answer: D. All of these options are correct
- A. Butanal
- B. Methanal
- C. Ethanal
- D. All of these options are correct
Explanation
The silver mirror test is mainly used for testing the aldehyde compounds. Tollen's reagent is the alkaline solution of ammoniacal silver nitrate and it is generally used to give the test of aldehyde. The silver ions in the presence of hydroxide ions are involved in it.
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