Multiple Choice
What is the role of PCl3 in the following reaction?
A) It converts the carboxylic acid to an enolizable acid chloride.
B) It acts as a base and deprotonates the α carbon.
C) It converts the carboxylic acid to an acid bromide.
D) It activates Br2 and forms a better nucleophile.
E) It increases the rate of the reaction.
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