Tollens' Test

Rarely Tested

Silver mirror test for aldehydes:

$$ R-CHO + 2[Ag(NH_{3})_{2}]+ + 3OH^{-} \rightarrow R-COO^{-} + 2Ag \downarrow + 4NH_{3} + 2H_{2}O $$
Question 1

Natural rubber on complete ozonolysis ($$\mathrm{O_3}$$/Zn-$$\mathrm{H_2O}$$) gives compound X as the major product. X gives positive iodoform and Tollen's tests. X on heating with aqueous NaOH gives Y as the major product. Y is

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