Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 12 - Section 12.4 - Reactions of Alcohols, Thiols, Aldehydes, and Ketones - Understanding the Concepts - Page 425: 12.38a

Answer

1-propanol will not give a positive Tollen's test

Work Step by Step

Only aldehydes give positive Tollen's Test

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