Question

The best oxidizing agent for oxidation of.

$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } - \mathrm { CH } = \mathrm { CH } - \mathrm { CHO }$ to $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } - \mathrm { CH } = \mathrm { CH } - \mathrm { COOH }$ is.

• A. Baeyer’s reagent
• B. Tollens’ reagent
• C. Schiff’s reagent
• D. Acidified dichromate.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Tollens’ reagent

Answer 2

: Tollen’s reagent oxidizes only –CHO to –COOH group.