Tollens vs Fehling's reagent
Chemistry
Level
2
Tollens reagent can oxidize both aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes, but Fehling's reagent can only oxidize aliphatic aldehydes. Explain why.
Cannot say
Silver ions are stronger oxidizers than copper ions
Steric hindance
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