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Aldehydes Ketones — Easy JEE chemistry MCQ

Which compound gives a positive Tollens test?
  1. A. $CH_3CHO$
  2. B. $CH_3COCH_3$
  3. C. $C_6H_5COCH_3$
  4. D. $(CH_3)_2CO$

Solution

Tollens test (silver mirror) is positive for aldehydes only. $CH_3CHO$ (acetaldehyde) is an aldehyde; the others are ketones.

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