MHT CET202019 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesActual
Which of the following reactions involves -halogenation of carboxylic acid?
Options
- AGattermann reaction
- BRiemer - Tiemann reaction
- CSandmeyer reaction
- DHell-Vohlard-Zelinsky reaction
Correct answer
D. Hell-Vohlard-Zelinsky reaction
Step-by-step solution
Hell Volhard Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction: This reaction involves alpha bromination of carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids react with chlorine or bromine in presence of small amount of red phosphorous to give alpha halo carboxylic acids. CH ₃- CH ₂- COOH Br ₂ / P CH ₃- CHBr - COOH Br ₂ / P CH ₃- CBr ₂- COOH Br ₂ / P No further reaction.