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Which specific carboxylic acid acts exceptionally as a reducing agent and yields a positive silver mPractical Organic Chemistry and Purification Chemistry Question

Question

Which specific carboxylic acid acts exceptionally as a reducing agent and yields a positive silver mirror with Tollen's reagent?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Formic acid ($HCOOH$) structurally contains an aldehydic ($H-C=O$) moiety, allowing it to easily undergo oxidation and reduce Tollen's and Fehling's reagents.

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