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The reaction between ethanamine and acetyl chloride will give N-ethylethanamide only in the presence of a strong base, like pyridine.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in semester exam.My question is from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right CHOICE is (b) False

To explain: A base like pyridine may be USED in the acylation of amines only to increase the CONCENTRATION of the product FORMED. The base removes the HCl formed during the REACTION and shifts the equilibrium to the right-hand side.



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