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Why is it necessary to avoid even traces of moisture during the use of a Grignard reagent?
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Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with water to give corresponding hydrocarbons. RMgX + H2O → RH + Mg(OH)X
Why is it necessary to avoid even traces of moisture during the use of a Grignard reagent?
Grignard reagents are highly reactive and react with water to give corresponding hydrocarbons. RMgX + H2O → RH + Mg(OH)X