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Grignard reactions generally occur in dry ether because

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The stronger ACID diethyl ether will displace the weaker RH acid from its salt
The stronger acid `H_2O` will displace the weaker acid RH from its salt
WATER slows down the reaction
Water mixes with ether preventing ether to perform its function

Solution :`{:(RMGX+,H_2Oto, RH+,MG(X)OH),("Stronger base","stronger acid","weaker acid","weaker base"):}`


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