Question
What is Silver Mirror Test in Ketones?
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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