Question

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Grignard reagent?

• A. Dry ether is used as a solvent in the formation of Grignard reagent
• B. Carbon-magnesium bond is covalent in Grignard reagent
• C. Grignard reagent reacts with water to give corresponding hydrocarbon
• D. Alkyl part in Grignard reagent acts as an electrophile

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) Alkyl part in Grignard reagent acts as an electrophile