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Published on: August 13, 2026
Acetic acid can be halogenated in presence of phosphorus and chlorine. Formic acid cannot be halogenated with same way because of.
A
Presence of 
atom in formic acid
atom in formic acid
B
Presence of 
H atom in acetic acid
H atom in acetic acid
C
Absence of 
-H atomin 
-H atomin
D
Higher acidic strength of acetic acid than formic acid.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
HVZ reaction is given by only those carboxylic acids with have 
H atom. 
COOH has three 
H atoms but formic acid does not have 
hydrogen atom hence formic acid cannot be halogenated.
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