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mccallkeeler

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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.


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Marked as best answer by mccallkeeler on Feb 17, 2022

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mccallkeeler

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Reply 2 on: Feb 17, 2022
Gracias!


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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