Positive Tollens' test is observed for:

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Solution

The correct option is B
Beside aldehydes, $α$ -hydroxy ketones can also show Tollen’s test due to rearrangement to an aldehyde via an ene-diol intermediate. (Note: This needs a terminal $α$ -carbon)

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