Question

1 point
Organometallic compounds can be
prepared by direct reaction of alkyl
halides and
O
Electropositive metals
O Electronegative metals
O Transition metal
O Any element​

Answer 1

Electropositive metals

Explanation:

Consider the example  for preparation of organometallic compound:

$\\\tt R-X + Mg \longrightarrow R-Mg-X$

Here you need an electro positive metal for the -X to attack it.

Answer 2

Answer:

Required Answer :-

Electropositive metals

Know More :-

Organometallic compound can be prepared by direct reaction of alkyl halides and electropositive metals.

Electropositive metals are those metals that lose their electron. Some examples of Electropositive metals are

Mg - Magnesium

Ca - Calcium

K - Potassium