What Is the Change in Oxidation State of the Metal $\rarr$

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the change in oxidation state of the metal when magnesium reacts with an alkyl bromide to give an alkylmagnesium bromide (Grignard reagent) ?

• A)0 \(\rarr\) +1
• B)0 \(\rarr\) +2
• C)0 \(\rarr\) -1
• D)0 \(\rarr\) -2

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