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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008547

What happens when (CH3)3CCOOH reacts with bromine in the presence of red phosphorus?

Solution
When (CH3)3CCOOH reacts with bromine in the presence of red phosphorus, no reaction take place because of absence of  α-hydrogen that is necessary for the reaction.