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Write the reactions involved in the following:
(i) Hell-Volhard Zelinsky reaction
(ii) Decarboxylation reaction

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: #### (i) Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky Reaction 1. **Identify the Reactants**: The reaction involves a carboxylic acid that has at least one alpha hydrogen. For example, let's consider butanoic acid (CH3CH2COOH). 2. **React with Halogen**: The carboxylic acid is treated with a halogen (Cl2 or Br2) in the presence of red phosphorus. This step introduces a halogen atom at the alpha position of the carboxylic acid. ...
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