Hell-Volhard-Zelinski Reaction
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon / Hell-Volhard-Zelinski Reaction / Problem 1
Show how the conversions below can be achieved in good yield. Provide all the necessary reagents required.
![Hell-Volhard-Zelinski reaction mechanism showing conversion of ketones with bromine.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/7efc83293ddd7432-1685371840133.jpg)
![Hell-Volhard-Zelinski reaction mechanism illustrating conversion of alcohols with bromine.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/c7eaea193edcfaae-1685371839927.jpg)
![Hell-Volhard-Zelinski reaction mechanism depicting conversion of ketones with excess bromine.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/9ca5a06de22537cc-1685371840406.jpg)
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