Explain why the solvent for a Grignard reaction must be free of water.
◦ Water acts as a strong base in this context.
◦ Grignard reagents do not dissolve in water.
◦ Water consumes the Grignard reagent.
◦ The reactant is more likely to react with water than with the Grignard reagent.
◦ Water will form hydrogen bonds, inhibiting the reaction.