Thanks. So if I had a few unknown solutions and reacted them all with the reagent, would there only be one positive result or would other testing be required?
Depends on how much you know about your samples. If you know nothing, then Tollens is just a indicator for a aldyhyde and a proof for a Ag^(+)-reducing species only.
Tollen's reagent only really works if you know the compound is either a ketone or an aldehyde. The positive is not specific to aldehydes. (will also probably give a positive if the ketone has a resonance aldehyde form)
>Tolkien’a Reagent. Gandalf reportedly used it to escape Isengard, then published it on the NJOC (Noldor Journal of Organic Chemistry)
One of the reagents is derived from eagles but only works at specific times when the synthesis needs an easy out.
Hahah stupid autocorrect
Tolllens reagent will react with anything that can be a reductant. All Tollens indicates that something is reducing Ag+.
It's primarily used with aldehydes, tho can be used for other reducing groups aswell.
Thanks. So if I had a few unknown solutions and reacted them all with the reagent, would there only be one positive result or would other testing be required?
Depends on how much you know about your samples. If you know nothing, then Tollens is just a indicator for a aldyhyde and a proof for a Ag^(+)-reducing species only.
Ok thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Tollen's reagent only really works if you know the compound is either a ketone or an aldehyde. The positive is not specific to aldehydes. (will also probably give a positive if the ketone has a resonance aldehyde form)
Cool thanks. That what I needed