Which of the Following Will Generally Give a Positive Test

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will generally give a positive test with Tollens' reagent?

• A) aldehydes
• B) carboxylic acids
• C) both aldehydes and carboxylic acids
• D) none of these

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