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R-Mg-Br is called___________________?

Correct answer: C. Both A & B

  • A. Grignard reagent
  • B. Metallic alkyl halide
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. Alkyl

Explanation

R-Mg-Br is an organomagnesium halide called a Grignard reagent, and it contains an alkyl group directly bonded to a metal, so it is also described as a metallic alkyl halide. A student may select only Grignard reagent by overlooking the descriptive classification, or only metallic alkyl halide by not recognising the special name.

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