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ROH + TsCl + pyridine ----> R-OTs + Cl:
For the reaction, what is the function of pyridine?
The pyridine is on top of the arrow in the question.
a)Serves as a lewis base, stabilizes transition state.
b)Serves as a cofactor,complexes with the alcohol.
c)Weak base. Proton acceptor for hydroxyl.
d)Catalyst, bonds to Tosyl to increase reactivity.
For the reaction, what is the function of pyridine?
The pyridine is on top of the arrow in the question.
a)Serves as a lewis base, stabilizes transition state.
b)Serves as a cofactor,complexes with the alcohol.
c)Weak base. Proton acceptor for hydroxyl.
d)Catalyst, bonds to Tosyl to increase reactivity.
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