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STANDARD Chemistry Halogenation Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Fill in the blanks. In Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction, the carboxylic acids are halogenated at ____ position by using ____ and ____.
A
, NaOH, iodine
B
, phosphorus, halogen
C
, phosphorus, H₂O
D
, PCl₅, NaOH
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction involves the halogenation of carboxylic acids at the alpha position using phosphorus and a halogen.
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