Ethers are used as solvent in Grignard reaction and not as
catalyst. This is because if we use other solvents which have
acidic hydrogen, Grignard reagent will decompose and the Grignard
reaction will not proceed further.
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Because it is a polar solvent and highly reactive towards
Grignard's reagent forming the alkanes.
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Yes
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The Grignard reaction is when a solution of carbonyl is added to
a Grignard reagent. Grignard reactions are slow or sluggish.