The Tollen's test is the reaction of aldehydes with silver(l) ions in basic solution to form silver metal and a carboxylate
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Tollen's reagent is a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) in ammonia (NH₃), which provides silver(I) ions (Ag⁺) in a basic solution. Show more…
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