Question

Why grignard reagent should be prepared in anhydrous conditions?

Answer 1

Grignard reagents are very reactive. In the presence of moisture, they react to give alkanes. Therefore,Grignard reagents should be preparedunder anhydrous conditions.

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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