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Question

Which reaction is suitable for preparing $\alpha$ -Chloroacetic acid ?

A

Hell-Volhard Zelinsky reaction

B

Stephens reaction

C

Perkins reaction

D

None of these.

Answer

Hell-Volhard Zelinsky reaction

Explanation

Solution

See HVZ Reaction in Carboxylic acids