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In the reaction of 1-penthylethanol, diethylether, and PCC: Why was it necessary

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Question

In the reaction of 1-penthylethanol, diethylether, and PCC:

Why was it necessary to extract the reaction mixture with an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid?

To remove unreacted starting material.

To neutralize pyridine, which is a by-product of this reaction.

To force the equilibrium to the side of the products.

To remove excess PCC.

a.

To remove unreacted starting material.

b.

To neutralize pyridine, which is a by-product of this reaction.

c.

To force the equilibrium to the side of the products.

d.

To remove excess PCC.

Explanation / Answer

To remove excess PCC.

d.

To remove excess PCC.