Question:

The HVZ reaction involves the}

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HVZ reaction is specifically used for halogenation at the \(\alpha\)-carbon of carboxylic acids.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • conversion of carboxylic acid into primary alcohol
  • conversion of carboxylic acid into \(\alpha\)-halo acid
  • conversion of acetic acid into acetamide
  • conversion of acetic acid into methane
  • conversion of acetic acid into acetyl chloride
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

HVZ stands for Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction. In this reaction, a carboxylic acid having an \(\alpha\)-hydrogen is converted into an \(\alpha\)-halogen substituted acid. So HVZ reaction involves: \[ \text{carboxylic acid} \to \alpha\text{-halo acid} \]
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(B)} \]
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