write the chemical equations
for HVZ reaction and trans esterification
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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.
Explanation:
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