Question

Explain why Grignard reagent should be prepared under anhydrous condition.

Answer 1

because grignard reagent is very reactive in moisture it react to give alkane that's why it prepared under anhydrous condition

Answer 2

Hey !!

Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions because Grignard reagents are highly reactive. In the presence of moisture they react to give alkanes.

 RMgX + H₂O ------> R ----- H + Mg(OH)X

 Grignard reagent              Alkane

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