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Question

In electrophilic substitution of pyridine, reaction of pyridine with $H_2O_2$ in acetic acid leads to formation of:-

A

1,4-Dihydropyridine

B

2-Hydroxypyridine

C

2-Pyridone

D

Pyridine-N-oxide

Answer

Pyridine-N-oxide

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (D) : Pyridine-N-oxide