MHT CET20239 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which of the following on reaction with ammoniacal silver nitrate forms silver precipitate?
Options
- AEthanol
- BEthanal
- CEthoxyethane
- DEthanoic acid
Correct answer
B. Ethanal
Step-by-step solution
Tollens' reagent oxidises aldehyde to the corresponding carboxylate anion. Silver gets precipitated as greyish black precipitate.