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Which of the following can undergo Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction?
Which of the following can undergo Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction?
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The essential condition for the Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction is the presence of an $\alpha$-hydrogen in a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids where the carboxyl group is attached to a carbon with no hydrogens (like benzoic acid or trimethylacetic acid) cannot undergo this reaction.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
- Benzoic acid
- Phenylacetic acid
- Phenylacetaldehyde
- Methyl phenyl ketone
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The Correct Option is B
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