which of the following acid reduces Tollen’s reagent

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which of the following acid reduces Tollen’s reagent

Options

(a) Lactic acid
(b) Formic acid
(c) Acetic acid
(d) Oxalic acid

Correct Answer:

Formic acid

Explanation:

Formic acid has an aldehyde like linkage. So it gets oxidised and reduces Tollen’s reagent.

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Topics: Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acid (89)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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