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What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
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Options:
  • A Pyridine acts as a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
  • B Pyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture
  • C Pyridine serves as a solvent to dissolve the water.
  • D Pyridine donates electrons to the amine, enhancing its nucleophilic character.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Pyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture
Correct Option is : (B)
Pyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture

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