Chapter 16, Problem 43P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The product formed in the reaction of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{4}}\text{CHO}$ with Tollens reagent needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Tollens reagent is a chemical reagent which is used for the identification or the presence of the aldehydic groups, aromatic aldehydes and alpha -hydroxy ketonic functional groups. This reagent contains a solution of ammonia, silver nitrate and some solution of sodium hydroxide as well.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The product formed in the reaction of Tollens reagent with the following aldehyde needs to be determined.

  

Concept Introduction:

Tollens reagent is a chemical reagent which is used for the identification or the presence of the aldehydic groups, aromatic aldehydes and alpha -hydroxy ketonic functional groups. This reagent contains a solution of ammonia, silver nitrate and some solution of sodium hydroxide as well.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The product formed in the reaction of Tollens reagent with the following compound needs to be determined.

  

Concept Introduction:

Tollens reagent is a chemical reagent which is used for the identification or the presence of the aldehydic groups, aromatic aldehydes and alpha -hydroxy ketonic functional groups. This reagent contains a solution of ammonia, silver nitrate and some solution of sodium hydroxide as well.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The product formed in the reaction of Tollens reagent with the following compound needs to be determined.

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{4}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$

Concept Introduction:

Tollens reagent is a chemical reagent which is used for the identification or the presence of the aldehydic groups, aromatic aldehydes and alpha -hydroxy ketonic functional groups. This reagent contains a solution of ammonia, silver nitrate and some solution of sodium hydroxide as well.