8.9.4.1 - Halogenation
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What does halogenation involve?
💡 Hint: Think about chemical reactions that replace atoms.
What are a-hydrogens in carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Consider the carbon's placement next to the -COOH group.
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What type of reaction allows for the introduction of halogens into carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: It starts with the letter 'H' and involves halogens.
True or False: The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction can occur without a-hydrogens.
💡 Hint: Think about what the reaction targets specifically.
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Given a carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, predict the product when halogenated with Br2 and red phosphorus.
💡 Hint: Focus on which hydrogen is being replaced.
Discuss how the introduction of different halogens (F, Cl, Br) could impact the acidity of the resultant a-halocarboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Consider electronegativity and its effect on stability.
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