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(C) Acetaldehyde $(CH_3CHO)$ reacts with Tollen's reagent $([Ag(NH_3)_2]OH)$ to form an ammonium salt of the corresponding carboxylic acid and metalli

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Silver mirror

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(C) Acetaldehyde $(CH_3CHO)$ reacts with Tollen's reagent $([Ag(NH_3)_2]OH)$ to form an ammonium salt of the corresponding carboxylic acid and metallic silver.The reaction is: $CH_3CHO + 2[Ag(NH_3)_2]OH \xrightarrow{\Delta} CH_3COONH_4 + 2Ag \downarrow (	ext{Silver mirror}) + 3NH_3 + H_2O$.Thus,a silver mirror is formed on the inner walls of the test tube.

When acetaldehyde is heated with Tollen's reagent,what is obtained?

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