Question

$ R-OH+SOC{{l}_{2}}\xrightarrow{Pyridine}R-Cl+S{{O}_{2}}+HCl $ Pyridine in the above reaction

• A. catalyse the reaction
• B. used to dissolve alkyl chloride
• C. used to remove excess of $ SOC{{l}_{2}} $
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Pyridine in the above reaction catalyses the reaction ie, it helps to increase the rate of the reaction.