Which is not present in Grignard reagent ?

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Which is not present in Grignard reagent ? (A) Methyl group (B) Magnesium ion (C) Halogen atom (D) Carboxylic group

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The general formula of Grignard reagent is RMgX (an organometallic compound). Thus, carboxylic group is not present in Grignard reagent. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/36bfb8d996d84c1893d934ff6ea69423-.png" />

Q. Which is not present in Grignard reagent ?

Methyl group

Magnesium ion

Halogen atom

Carboxylic group

The general formula of Grignard reagent is RMgX (an organometallic compound). Thus, carboxylic group is not present in Grignard reagent.