Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 32

Question: Which of the following is used as catalyst for preparing Grignard reagent

[Pb. CET 2002]

Options:

A) Iron powder

B) Dry ether

C) Activated charcoal

D) $ MnO_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ Mg+CH_3I\xrightarrow{\text{Dry ether}}CH_3MgI $