Question

Write the IUPAC name for Tollens's reagent.

Answer 1

Tollens's reagent:

• Tollens reagent is an alkaline solution of silver nitrate.
• It is typically known as an ammoniacal solution of silver nitrate with the chemical formula $\mathrm{Ag}{\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)}_2\mathrm{OH}$.

IUPAC Name of Tollens's reagent:

• The IUPAC name of Tollens's reagent is an ammoniacal solution of silver nitrate.

Use of Tollens's reagent:

• Tollens reagent is a solution of silver nitrate $\left({\mathrm{AgNO}}_3\right)$ and Ammonia $\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$.
• This reagent is used to distinguish the aldehyde and ketone, functional groups.
• It is known as the silver mirror test.