The Following Shows an Intermediate Used in a Grignard Synthesis

question 40

Multiple Choice

The following shows an intermediate used in a Grignard synthesis. Which atom will inductively donate electrons in this species?

• A) C
• B) Br
• C) Mg
• D) H
• E) both b and c

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