Explain why grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous condi

1.	Explain why grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous condition.
Answer» :-Grignard reagents are very reactive. They react with the moisture present in the APPARATUS or the starting materials (RX or Mg).The REACTION is as follows :-R MgX + HOH ---------) R — H + Mg(OH) XTherefore, Grignard reagents must be prepared in anhydrous conditions to PREVENT such immediate reactions of the same.

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