Hunsdiecker Reaction ·
Trade -COOH for Br, lose a carbon
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Carbons
n
Stage
salt
Step
silver carboxylate assembled
Alkyl group R (carbon)
Oxygen
Bromine
Silver (Ag)
CO₂ leaving
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