NEETChemistryAmines
What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
Options
- APyridine acts as a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
- BPyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture
- CPyridine serves as a solvent to dissolve the water.
- DPyridine donates electrons to the amine, enhancing its nucleophilic character.
Correct answer
B. Pyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Pyridine and other bases are used to remove the side product i.e. HCl from the reaction mixture