The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction is used for preparing
A. `beta`-halo acid
B. `lamda`-halo acid
C. `alpha`- halo acid
D. acid halide

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Correct Answer - C
The hell-volhard-Zelinsky reaction is used for preparing `alpha`- haloacid.
`CH_(2)-CH_(2)-COOH- overset(Cl_(2)//P) underset(-HCl)to underset(alpha "chloropropanoic acid")underset(Cl) underset(|)(CH_(3)-CH-COOH)`

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