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Which of the following chemical solutions is known as Tollen's reagent and is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones?

A. Ammoniacal silver nitrate solution✓ Correct Answer
B. Alkaline copper sulfate solution
C. Zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid
D. Acidified potassium permanganate solution

💡 Solution & Explanation

Tollen's reagent is an ammoniacal silver nitrate solution that oxidizes aldehydes to produce a characteristic silver mirror on the glass surface, leaving ketones unreactive. Other chemical solutions listed serve different analytical purposes, such as testing for unsaturation or differentiating alcohol classes.

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