Question

Why should grignard reagent need to be produced under anhydrous condition?

Answer 1

Because Grignard reagent react with water to give corresponding alkanes, therefore they are prepared under anhydrous conditions.

RMgX + H2O → R − H + Mg(OH)X

Answer 2

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✨Grignard reagents are highly reactive .
They need to be kept away from moisture otherwise they will react with moisture to form hydrocarbon .


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