What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
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Ans: Amides are the byproducts of the acylation reaction. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a stronger base than the amine, such as pyridine, which removes the formed HCl and shifts the equilibrium to the right.
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