Question

Which of the following statements regarding Grignard reagents are TRUE?
1. Grignard reagents tend to act as Bronsted acids.
2. Grignard reagents decompose rapidly in anhydrous ether solutions.
3. A Grignard reagent contains nucleophilic carbon.
4. Once prepared , a Grignard reagent should be used quickly.
5. The Grignard reagent is an example of an organometallic compound.

Answer 1

Hey there!:

1 - True: Grignard reagents tend to act as Bronsted bases.

2 - False:  Grignard reagents decompose rapidly in anhydrous ether solutions

3 - True : A Grignard reagent contains nucleophilic carbon.

4 - False:  Once prepared , a Grignard reagent can be easily stored, and need not be used quickly.

5 - True :  The Grignard reagent is an example of an organometallic compound.

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