Which of the following substances can undergo a reaction with Tollens' reagent?

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Tollens' reagent specifically reacts with aldehydes, such as ethanal (CH3-CHO), producing a silver mirror. Compounds like propane (an alkane), acetic acid (a carboxylic acid), and butanone (a ketone) do not react with Tollens' reagent.

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