The Tollen's test is the reaction of aldehydes with silver(l) ions in basic solution to form silver metal and a carboxylate. 2 Ag+ + + 3 OH- - HR 2 Ag +_ W + 2 H2O ÃR Which species is being oxidized in the reaction? Choose... Which species is being reduced in the reaction? Choose... Which species is the visual indicator of a positive test? v Choose... Carboxylate ion Aldehyde Silver metal Water Silver(1) ion Hydroxide ion