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Amines
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Why is base needed in the following reaction:

Answer

The acid generated in the reaction can form a salt of the amine which thus will lose nucleophilic character and the reaction will not proceed to completion.

(CH3)2NH + HCl → (CH3)2NH2⊕ClΘ
So, a base is needed to facilitate the reaction.

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