Why Is Pyridine Included in the Reaction of an Acid

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why is pyridine included in the reaction of an acid chloride and an amine or alcohol?

• A)Pyridine will deprotonate the amine or alcohol,making it a better nucleophile.
• B)Pyridine will neutralize the acid by-product of the reaction.
• C)Pyridine will protonate the carbonyl of the acid chloride,making it more reactive.
• D)Pyridine will absorb the heat of the reaction.

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