Question

Why is pyridine included in the reaction of an acid chloride and an amine or alcohol? Pyridine will deprotonate the amine or alcohol, making it a better nucleophile. Pyridine will neutralize the acid by-product of the reaction. Pyridine will protonate the carbonyl of the acid chloride, making it more reactive. Pyridine will absorb the heat of the reaction.

Answer 1

Pyridine will neutralize the acid by-product of the reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the esterifications, hydrochloric acid is released as a by-product that reacts directly with the pyridine in the medium to give the pyridine hydrochloride.