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NEET ChemistryClass 12Reactions of carboxylic acidsMediumAssertion–Reason

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Carboxylic acids with α-hydrogens can be halogenated using red phosphorus. Judge the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) below.

  • Assertion (A): Ethanoic acid treated with Cl₂ and red phosphorus gives chloroethanoic acid.
  • Reason (R): Carboxylic acids have no α-hydrogens, so halogen must replace the hydrogen of the –COOH group.

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