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Which of the following compounds will give the Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction?

Updated On: Feb 26, 2025
  • R-CH$_2$-COOH
  • R$_3$C-CHO
  • R$_2$CO
  • H-COOH
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction is specific to carboxylic acids with α-hydrogen atoms.These hydrogens are required for the halogenation to occur at the α-carbon.which only option 1 (R-CH$_2$-COOH) possesses.
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