Question
What is Silver Mirror Test in Carbonyl Compounds?
Answer
Aldehydes, RCHO, can be oxidised to carboxylic acids, RCO2H. Ketones are not oxidised under these conditions as they lack the critical H for the elimination to occur. The above reaction is called silver mirror test and used as a distinguish test for aldehydes and ketone.Subscribe to our youtube channel!
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