Chemistry
NULL
Medium
Question
Grignard reagent is reactive due to___________________?
A
the presence of halogen atom
B
the presence of magnesium atom
C
the polarity of C-Mg bond
✓ Official correct answer
D
all
Community credibility
Registered members can vote for the answer they believe is correct today and explain why. If the facts change after an election or news event, suggest a new option so others can vote it up.
A
the presence of halogen atom
No member explanations yet for this option.
B
the presence of magnesium atom
No member explanations yet for this option.
C
the polarity of C-Mg bond
No member explanations yet for this option.
D
all
No member explanations yet for this option.
Explanation
The Grignard reagent's reactivity arises largely from the polarity of its C-Mg bond, giving the carbon a nucleophilic, carbanion-like character.
Related Questions
Q
Identify among the following elements that does NOT belong to VIIA group
Medium
· Chemistry
Q
Identify among the following which has Lowest energy of electron in 1st shell.
Medium
· Chemistry
Q
4moles of Carbon dioxide(CO2) have _____molecules.
Medium
· Chemistry
Q
In acidic medium, ____ is used to balance oxygen atoms in an ionic equation.
Medium
· Chemistry