Question

explain hvz reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

reaction means pratikriya

Answer 2

c) Hell-Vohard-Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction

(c)

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