Question

Which of the following will not undergo Hell-Volhard Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction ?

• A. HCOOH
• B. CH3 COOH
• C. CH3 CH2 COOH
• D. CH3 CHBrCOOH.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

HCOOH

Answer 2

a-halogenation reaction [a-H must present].