Question

Which of the following will not undergo $HVZ$ reaction?

• A. Propanoic acid
• B. Ethanoic acid
• C. $2$-Methylpropanoic acid
• D. $2,2$ -Dimethylpropanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$2,2$-Dimethylpropanoic acid will not undergo $HVZ$ reaction due to absence of $\alpha -H$ atom.