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Physical Properties of Alkenes

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Acetic acid is halogenated in presence of _____ but not formic acid.

A

Red P

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B

C l_{2}

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C

Both a and b

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both a and b
Acetic acids is halogenated in presence of red P and $C l_{2}$ but not formic acid because it does not have alpha hydrogen atom.

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