Q. Which one of the following is an example of Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction?

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Solution:

When aliphatic carboxylic acids react with bromine in presence of red phosphorus give -halogenated acids. This reaction is known as Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction.