Haloester Parents ⬅️ Halodiol ⬅️ Halocarboxylic acid Children ➡️ Hydroxycarboxylic acid ➡️ Halocarboxylic acid ➡️ Nitrile Reactions Haloester⟶Hydroxycarboxylic acid Haloester⟶Halocarboxylic acid Haloester⟶Nitrile