Question

Tollens\' reagent, [Ag(NH3)2] , is used to test for the presence of aldehydes. The reaction results in reduction of the silver ion to form a mirror of silver metal. Concurrently, the aldehyde is oxidized. Draw the structure of the organic product resulting from treatment of 3-methylbutanal with Tollens\' reagent, followed by treatment with acid.

Answer 1

On the attached picture

Step-by-step explanation:

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As long as the addition of the Tollen's reagent turn out in to the oxidation of the aldehyde, the formed product will be its corresponding carboxylic acid, this is 3-methylbutanoic acid whose structure is shown on the attached picture in the form of the oxidation reaction.

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