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Which of the following will not undergo HVZ reaction ? 

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a

2-Methylpropanoic acid

b

2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid

c

Propanoic acid

d

Ethanoic acid

answer is D.

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Hell Volhard Zelinsky (HVZ) reaction: The aliphatic Carboxylic acids containing α-hydrogen atom reacts with Cl2 or Br2 in presence of red phosphorus to give α-haloacids.

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2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid do not have α-hydrogen hence it can not participate in HVZ reaction. 

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