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MHT CET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which among the following methods is used to prepare Grignard reagent?

  1. A Action of magnesium metal on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether
  2. B Action of magnesium powder on alkyl halide in aqueous medium
  3. C Action of magnesium hydroxide on alkyl halide
  4. D Action of \(\mathrm{MgCl}_2\) on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether
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(A) Action of magnesium metal on alkyl halide in presence of dry ether

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\(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{X} \stackrel{\mathrm{Mg} / \mathrm{ether}}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{MgX}\)
Grignard reagent