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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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What product is obtained when a Grignard reagent is treated with water?
Options
A Alcohol
B Alkane
Correct Answer
C Alkene
D Alkyl halide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Grignard reagents react with active hydrogen compounds (like water) to give pure alkanes: R-MgX + H2O → R-H + Mg(OH)X.

Hint

Water protonates the carbanion-like carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 72 of 1999
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