engineering chemistry MCQ #798

What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and magnesium in dry ether?

engineering chemistry MCQ #798

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and magnesium in dry ether?

    • A) ethylmagnesium bromide
    • B) diethylmagnesium
    • C) magnesium bromide
    • D) ethane

    Answer: ethylmagnesium bromide

    Explanation: The reaction forms a Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium bromide, by the reaction of bromoethane with Mg in dry ether.