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Preparation of Alkanes with Grignard Reagent

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Grignard reagent is not prepared in aqueous medium but prepared; in ether medium because the reagent

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Reacts with water

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B

Is insoluble in water

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Is highly reactive in ether

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D

Becomes inactive in water

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Solution

The correct option is A Reacts with water
Grignard reagent react with water or any compound with acidic hydrogens to give corresponding hydrocarbons.

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