Question

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

• A. neutralise $HCl$ which is formed during the reaction
• B. shift the equilibrium to right hand side
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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.