JEE Chemistry · Medium

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Mixed MCQ

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Question

Grignard reagent (RMgX) from alkyl halide reacts with water to give:
  1. A
    RH (alkane)
    Correct
  2. B
    ROH (alcohol)
  3. C
    RX again
  4. D
    R₂Mg

Correct answer

RH (alkane)

Explanation

Grignard reagents (organometallic) are strong bases and react with any acidic hydrogen: RMgX + H₂O → RH + Mg(OH)X. This is why Grignard reactions must be conducted under anhydrous conditions.