Which of the following is incorrect? [2001]a)NaHSO3 is used in detecti...
Tollen's reagent is used to detect of
aldehydes. Tollen's reagent is an ammonical
solution of silver nitrate. When aldehyde is
added to Tollen's reagent, silver oxide is
reduced to metallic silver which deposits as
mirror.
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Which of the following is incorrect? [2001]a)NaHSO3 is used in detecti...
Incorrect Statement: Tollen reagent is used in the detection of unsaturation.
Explanation:
- Tollen's reagent is a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO3) and ammonia (NH3) in water. It is used as a test for the presence of aldehydes.
- The reaction between Tollen's reagent and aldehydes is called the silver mirror test.
- In the presence of aldehydes, Tollen's reagent is reduced to metallic silver, which forms a silver mirror on the inner surface of the test tube or container.
- The reaction can be represented as follows:
2Ag(NH3)2OH + RCHO → 2Ag + RCOOH + 4NH3 + H2O
- The silver mirror test is a qualitative test that is used to confirm the presence of aldehydes in a given compound.
Other Options:
a) NaHSO3 is used in the detection of carbonyl compounds:
- NaHSO3 (sodium bisulfite) is commonly used to detect the presence of carbonyl compounds such as aldehydes and ketones.
- It reacts with the carbonyl group, forming a bisulfite adduct that can be easily identified.
b) FeCl3 is used in the detection of phenolic groups:
- FeCl3 (ferric chloride) is commonly used to detect the presence of phenolic groups in organic compounds.
- It forms a colored complex with phenols, resulting in a color change that can be observed.
d) Fehling solution is used in the detection of glucose:
- Fehling's solution is a mixture of copper sulfate (CuSO4) and sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle salt).
- It is commonly used to detect the presence of reducing sugars, such as glucose, in a given compound.
- In the presence of reducing sugars, Fehling's solution is reduced, forming a brick-red precipitate of copper(I) oxide.
Therefore, the incorrect statement is option C: Tollen reagent is used in the detection of unsaturation.
Which of the following is incorrect? [2001]a)NaHSO3 is used in detecti...
Y not d??? Fehling solution is also used in testing for aldehyde