Aldehydes are oxidised to Carboxylic Acids...
Ketones are resistant to oxidation because they lack the hydrogen atom that Aldehydes usually have. So for Tollens Reagant, only aldehydes will form what we call a 'silver mirror'.
@Kadak might help you if I am misunderstanding what you're asking.
Ketones are resistant to oxidation because they lack the hydrogen atom that Aldehydes usually have. So for Tollens Reagant, only aldehydes will form what we call a 'silver mirror'.
@Kadak might help you if I am misunderstanding what you're asking.
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