NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Explain why Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions?
Options
- AAnhydrous conditions enhance the reactivity of Grignard reagents, leading to higher yields.
- BGrignard reagents are unstable in the presence of moisture and can cause explosive reactions and can also form
- CAnhydrous conditions prevent the formation of byproducts in Grignard reactions.
- DGrignard reagents are insoluble in water, making anhydrous conditions necessary for their preparation.
Correct answer
B. Grignard reagents are unstable in the presence of moisture and can cause explosive reactions and can also form
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Grignard reagents are unstable in the presence of moisture and can cause explosive reactions and can also form alkenes.