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Isomerisation of Alkynes

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Both aldehydes and ketones reduce Tollen's reagent.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The given statement is false. Only aldehydes reduce Tollen's reagent to form silver mirror. Ketones do not reduce Tollen's reagent.

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