Tollens Oxidation

Schematic representation of the Tollens Oxidation.
Mechanism of the Tollens Oxidation
Mechanism of the Tollens Oxidation
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Sample reactions
intermediate structure
AgNO3, KOH
EtOH, H2O
RT, 12 h, 38%
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
AgNO3, KOH
EtOH, H2O
RT, 2 h, 93%
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
NaOH, Ag2O
H2O, THF
RT, , 80%
intermediate structure