The Grignard reaction is when a solution of carbonyl is added to
a Grignard reagent. Grignard reactions are slow or sluggish.
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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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Grignard reagent is a organometallic compound in which the
divalent magnesium is directly linked to an alkyl group and a
halogen atom.