Which Statement About the Preparation of Grignard Reagents Is Not

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the preparation of Grignard reagents is not true?

• A) The reaction must be done in an ether solvent.
• B) The reagent should be protected from air.
• C) Methyl,primary,secondary,tertiary and aryl halides may be used.
• D) Rearrangement may accompany Grignard formation.
• E) The halogen may be chloride,bromide,or iodide.

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