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Q. The solvent of choice for carrying out a Grignard reaction is

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Solution:

Anhydrous diethyl ether is the solvent for carrying out Grignard reactions.
This is because it is highly volatile solvent which helps in preventing oxygen from reaching the reaction solution.
Also, ether molecules coordinate with and help in stabilising the Grignard reagent.
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