Why must the reagents, solvents, and apparatus used for preparing the grignard reagent be dry?

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Alberto Rhuertas · Answer 1 · 2023-03-24T18:04:57+0000

You must keep your reaction apparatus and reagents completely dry because water functions as an acid, and would cleave the Grignard reagent producing benzene. All glassware must be thoroughly clean and dry.

Why must the reagents, solvents, and apparatus used for preparing the grignard reagent be dry?

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