PROBLEMS. 1. Give the half equations for the reduction of Tollens reagent (under basic conditions) to silver. Assume Tollen's reagent is equivalent to [Ag(NH3)2]*. 2. Give the half equation for the oxidation of an aldehyde RCHO to RCOO (under basic conditions). 3. Combine and balance the half equations from a and b to give the full reaction for the oxidation of the aldehyde by Tollens reagent under basic conditions.

PROBLEMS. 1. Give the half equations for the reduction of Tollens reagent (under basic conditions) to silver. Assume Tollen's reagent is equivalent to [Ag(NH3)2]*. 2. Give the half equation for the oxidation of an aldehyde RCHO to RCOO (under basic conditions). 3. Combine and balance the half equations from a and b to give the full reaction for the oxidation of the aldehyde by Tollens reagent under basic conditions.

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