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What is the catalyst used in the acetylation of alcohols?(a) Palladium(b) Hydrogen peroxide(c) Pyridine(d) Aluminium chlorideThe question was asked in an interview.This interesting question is from Alcohols and Phenols topic in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (C) Pyridine

Easy explanation: The reaction of alcohols with acid chlorides and acid anhydride is carried out in the presence of a base so as to neutralise the acid FORMED during the reaction. This facilitates the shift f EQUILIBRIUM in the FORWARD DIRECTION.



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