Q77 / 160 · JIPMER 2004 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{PBr}_2} \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{BrCOOH}$ This reaction is called

  • A
    Schotton-Bauman reaction
  • B
    Finkelstin reaction
  • Correct answer
    C
    Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction
  • D
    none of the above

Solution

The substitution of $\alpha$-hydrogen atom by halogens in acids, is called Hell-VolhardZelinsky (HVZ) reaction

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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