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What is Chichibabin reaction?

Definition 29.10 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 29 — Heterocyclic Chemistry

The Chichibabin reaction is the amination of pyridine at C2 by sodium amide: the amide ion adds to C2, and a hydride ion is lost, as dihydrogen after reaction with the product.

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