1. What are the characteristics of a positive tollens test for adehydes? What is the oxidizing agent in tollens solutions? 2. What is the characteristics of a positive Benedict's test for aldehydes? What is the oxidizing agent in Benedict's solution?

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1. What are the characteristics of a positive tollens test for adehydes? What is the oxidizing agent in tollens solutions?

2. What is the characteristics of a positive Benedict's test for aldehydes? What is the oxidizing agent in Benedict's solution? 

 

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