Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 130

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

[KCET 1998]

Options:

A) Iron powder

B) Iodine powder

C) Activated charcoal

D) Manganese dioxide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ RX+Mg\underset{I_2powder}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Dryether}}}R-Mg-X $