Practice question
Question
What is the product when CH₃CHClCH₃ reacts with Mg in dry ether, followed by H₂O ?
Explanation
CH₃CHClCH₃ forms a Grignard reagent ( CH₃CH(MgCl)CH₃ ) with Mg , which hydrolyzes with H₂O to CH₃CH₂CH₃ (propane).
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