Question

Which of the following can give a Grignard reagent when reacted with magnesium in dry ether?

• A. ${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{6}}$
• B. ${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Cl$
• C. ${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH$
• D. ${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}CN$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Cl$

Answer 2

${{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Cl$ can give Grignard reagent when reacted with $Mg$ in dry ether. $RX+Mg(dry)\xrightarrow{Dry\,\,ether}RMgX$ ethyl magnesium chloride