Question

24.HVZ reaction is used for the
synthesis of:
a. Primary amines c. Aldehydes
b.a-bromo acids d. Ketones​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option (b).

HVZ reaction is used for the

synthesis of (b) α-bromo acids.

When carboxylic acids are made to react with bromine in the presence of phosphorus, it forms α- bromo acids.

HVZ reaction stands for Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky Reaction. It is for the purpose of halogenation of carboxylic acids at the α carbon.