Tollen's reagent
Does it give positive test only for formic acid, or all carboxylic acids?
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@Dexter
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I guess
Yep it's only formic, formic acid behaves like aldehydes, so they also give positive fehling test
what was your doubt exactly?
Does tollen's reagent react with all carbox acids or only formic
Now it's clear, it only does with formic
Can i close the post?
Sure thing
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