Question

Why do we use anhydrous diethyl ether? Choose the right answer: - Since Grignard reagents react with 02 to form hydroperoxides, vapors from highly volatile diethyl ether solvent prevents 02 from reaching the reaction mixture. - Ether molecules coordinate with grignard Reagent - Ether helps stabilize the Grignard reagent: - All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: all of the above

Explanation: Grignards react with O2, and diethyl ether is very volatile, so its vapors prevent O2 from reaching the surface of the mixture and reacting. Ether molecules do coordinate with the Grignard reagent and ether is known to stabilize Grignard reagents