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Item 15
reagents
reagents
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Topic
Grignard Reaction Setup
Mnemonic
Grignard hates water - keep it DRY!
Tip
Grignard reagents react violently with any protic source (water, alcohols, amines). Use anhydrous ether or THF. Add acid workup AFTER the reaction.
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reagents