Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes - Study Problems - Page 875: 18-65 d

Answer

The compound will give a positive Tollens test.

Work Step by Step

The Tollens test involves mild basic aqueous conditions. The given compound is the hemiacetal of an aldehyde, which is in equilibrium with the aldehyde in basic conditions. So, the compound gives a positive Tollens test.
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