The Oxidizing Agent in the Tollen's Test for the Presence

question 57

Multiple Choice

The oxidizing agent in the Tollen's test for the presence of an aldehyde is

• A) Ag⁺
• B) Ag
• C) Cu²⁺
• D) Cu₂O

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