a) Which among the following reduces Tollen’s reagent?
i) Methanal
ii) Propanone
iii) Benzophenone
iv) Acetophenone
b) Since both aldehydes and ketones possess carbonyl functional group, they undergo similar chemical reactions.
i) Explain the structure of carbonyl group.
ii) Explain Aldol condensation with an example.
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a) Which among the following does not give red precipitate with Fehling’s solution?
i) Ethanal
ii) Propanal
iii) Butanal
iv) Benzaldehyde
b) How will you bring about the following conversions?
i) Toluene into Benzaldehyde
ii) Benzoic Acid to Benzamide
c) Explain Cannizaro reaction with an example.