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What will be the result of the reaction
(CH3COO)2+redP +Cl2

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Answer:

(CH3COO)2 + redP + Cl2 → ClCH2COOH + HCl

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an example of halogenation of carboxylic acids at alpha carbon atom. In this reaction, red phosphorus and chlorine are treated with carboxylic acids having alpha hydrogen atom followed by hydrolysis to form alpha chloro carboxylic acid.

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