The catalyst used in the Hunsdiecker reaction is:

C C l_{4}

under reflux condition.

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C C l_{4}

under normal condition.

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C C l_{4}

under cool condition.

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C C l_{4}

under boiling condition.

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Solution

The correct option is A $C C l_{4}$ under reflux condition.
Hunsdiecker reaction :
$R - C O O H + A g B r_{2} - ------ \to C C l_{4} r e f l u x R - B r + A g B r + C O_{2}$
In Hunsdiecker reaction $C C l_{4}$ under reflux condition is used as catalyst.

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