Question
Explain why :
Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions?
Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions?
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Answer
Grignard reagents are very reactive. In the presence of moisture, they react to give alkanes. Therefore, Grignard reagent should be prepared under anhydrous conditions
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