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Write the IUPAC name for Tollens's reagent.


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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 Ag(NH3)2OH.

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 (AgNO3) and Ammonia (NH3).
  • This reagent is used to distinguish the aldehyde and ketone, functional groups.
  • It is known as the silver mirror test.

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