Which statement about the preparation of Grignard reagents is not true?
A) The reaction must be done in an ether solvent.
B) The reagent should be protected from air.
C) Methyl,primary,secondary,tertiary and aryl halides may be used.
D) Rearrangement may accompany Grignard formation.
E) The halogen may be chloride,bromide,or iodide.

Question

Which statement about the preparation of Grignard reagents is not true? 
A) The reaction must be done in an ether solvent. 
B) The reagent should be protected from air. 
C) Methyl,primary,secondary,tertiary and aryl halides may be used. 
D) Rearrangement may accompany Grignard formation. 
E) The halogen may be chloride,bromide,or iodide.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the other statements are true. However, rearrangement may not always occur during the formation of a Grignard reagent, but it is a possibility under certain conditions.

Which Statement About the Preparation of Grignard Reagents Is Not