MHT CET202210 Aug 2022Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Which among the following methods is used to prepare Grignard reagent?
Options
- AAction of magnesium metal on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether
- BAction of magnesium powder on alkyl halide in aqueous medium
- CAction of magnesium hydroxide on alkyl halide
- DAction of MgCl ₂ on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether
Correct answer
A. Action of magnesium metal on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether
Step-by-step solution
R - X Mg / ether R - MgX Grignard reagent