Question

Give reason why grignard reagent should be prepared under anhydrous condition?

Answer 1

Grignard reagent should be prepared under anhydrous condition s because if there is a moisture present in the beaker then grignard reagents may reacts with the moisture to form their respective salts

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Answer 2

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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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