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danitzaidaly

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Why is ethanol not a viable solvent in the synthesis of Grignard reagents?
◦ The —OH group is too unreactive.
◦ Ethanol will form hydrogen bonds, inhibiting the reaction.
◦ The —OH proton is too acidic.
◦ The —OH proton is too basic.
◦ Grignard reagents do not dissolve in ethanol.


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Marked as best answer by danitzaidaly on Feb 17, 2022

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danitzaidaly

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Reply 2 on: Feb 17, 2022
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