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The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction is used to

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determine the percentage of halogen in a compound

B

distinguish primary alcohols from secondary alcohols

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synthesize `alpha`-bromoacids

D

synthesize `alpha`-hydroxy acids

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