Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 164

Question: Which of these do not form Grignard reagent

Options:

A) $ CH_3F $

B) $ CH_3Cl $

C) $ CH_3Br $

D) $ CH_3I $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The C-F bond energy is maximum in $ CH_3F $ . Thus fluoride is the less reactive to form the Grignard reagent with Mg.