Which compound would react most rapidly with sodium methoxide and heat?

A) pyridine
B) 2-chloropyridine
C) 3-chloropyridine
D) 4-chloropyridine

Sodium Methoxide

A chemical compound used as a strong base in organic synthesis, often for the deprotonation of weak acids.

Chloropyridine

Refers to pyridine molecules substituted with one or more chlorine atoms, used as intermediates in the synthesis of pesticides and drugs.

Pyridine

An aromatic heterocyclic compound with the formula C5H5N, featuring a ring structure similar to benzene but with one CH group replaced by a nitrogen atom.