Which of the following can undergo in Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky Reaction?
A
HCOOH
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B
(CH3)3CCOOH
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C
C6H5COOH
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D
(CH3)2CHCOOH
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Solution
The correct option is D(CH3)2CHCOOH Hell-volhard zelinsky reaction involves the α halogenation of monocarboxylic acid. For that the presence of α−H is mandatory.