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Q. The reaction of alcohol $/$ phenol with acid chloride is carried out in the presence of pyridine in order to

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

The reaction of alcohol/Phenol with acid chloride is carried out in the presence of a base (pyridine) so as to neutralise $HCl$ which is formed during the reaction. It shifts the equilibrium to the right hand side.