what-chemical-process-leads-to-the-formation-of-a-silver-mirror-in-the-tollens-t

Question

What chemical process leads to the formation of a silver mirror in the Tollens test?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of silver ions to metallic silver by reducing sugars.

Answer

Reduction of cupric ions to cupric oxide by reducing sugars.

Answer

Oxidation of silver ions to silver oxide by reducing sugars.

Answer

Formation of silver chloride precipitate by non-reducing sugars.