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Why is it necessary to avoid even traces of moisture during the use of a Grignard reagent?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Moisture can neutralize the acidity of the Grignard reagent.
  • B Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with water to give corresponding hydrocarbons.
  • C Moisture can diminish the reactivity of the Grignard reagent.
  • D Moisture can decrease the solubility of the Grignard reagent in organic solvents.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with water to give corresponding hydrocarbons.
Correct Option is : (B)
Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with water to give corresponding hydrocarbons.

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