Q. Grignard reagent is not prepared in aqueous medium but prepared in either medium, because
A) the reagent is highly reactive in ether
B) the reagent does not react with water
C) the reagent becomes inactive in water
D) the reagent reacts with water
Explanation
(d)
Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with any source of proton to give hydrocarbons. It is therefore necessary to avoid even traces of moisture from a grignard reagent.
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