Why is Pyridine a base?

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Pyridine is a base due to the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, allowing it to accept protons.

  • Pyridine has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, making it capable of accepting prot...read more

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Because of lone pairs of electrons on Nitrogen which has ability to donate electrons and according to Lewis' definition of base, Pyridine act as a base.
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