Step 1: The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction is used for alpha-halogenation of carboxylic acids. Step 2: In the presence of red phosphorus and halogen, the alpha hydrogen of a carboxylic acid is replaced by a halogen. Step 3: Example: \[ CH_3COOH + Br_2 \xrightarrow{P} CH_2BrCOOH + HBr \]
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