MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #693

What occurs immediately when a Grignard reagent is added to a flask containing a small amount of water?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #693

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What occurs immediately when a Grignard reagent is added to a flask containing a small amount of water?

    • A) Formation of an alcohol
    • B) Formation of an ether
    • C) Formation of an alkane
    • D) Formation of a ketone

    Answer: Formation of an alkane

    Explanation: Grignard reagents are highly reactive toward any source of acidic protons, including water, alcohols, and acids, producing alkanes immediately.