During the preparation of Methyl Magnesium Bromide, a student accidentally adds a drop of water. Which hydrocarbon gas is immediately evolved from the flask?
Q1. During the preparation of Methyl Magnesium Bromide, a student accidentally adds a drop of water. Which hydrocarbon gas is immediately evolved from the flask?
Answer: Methane
Explanation: Grignard reagents react with any active hydrogen to form the corresponding alkane; ethene is tempting but requires a different elimination mechanism.