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Which among the above compound/s does/do not form Silver mirror when treated with Tollen's reagent?
Option: 1 (I), (III) and (IV) only
Option: 2 Only (IV)
Option: 3 Only (II)
Option: 4 (III) and (IV) only

Answers (1)

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As we have learnt,

Positive silver mirror test is given by Aldehydes or Hemiacetals which can be hydrolysed to aldehydes in basic medium

So, out of the given molecules, only the one given in option (II) will not give a positive silver Mirror Test.

Hence, the correct answer is option (3)

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