In the HellVolhardZelinskii reaction, only a catalytic amount of PBr3 is necessary

Chapter 22, Problem 22

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In the Hell–Volhard–Zelinskii reaction, only a catalytic amount of \(P B r_{3}\) is necessary because of the equilibrium below. Review the mechanism for the reaction of a carboxylic acid with thionyl chloride and propose a mechanism for the equilibrium.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

PBr_3

Br

Br

OH

Br

OH

Br

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