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Which of the following compounds will sh...

Which of the following compounds will show positive silver mirror test ?

A

`CH_(3)(CH_(2)OH)_(3)CHO`

B

`CH_(3)COCH(OH)CH_(3)`

C

HCOOH

D

All.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Both A and C have `H-overset(O)overset(||)C-"group"`. It is to be noted that all aldehydes and only formic acid act as a reducing agent. (B) is an `alpha`-hydroxy ketone and it also reduces Tollen's reagent.
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