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With acetyl chloride in the presence of pyridine, which of the following amines readily form an amide?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B, C, D

Acylation requires at least one N-H bond in the amine, i.e. a primary or secondary amine. A tertiary amine cannot give a neutral amide.
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