Question

Which of the following is used as solvent for Grignard reagent?

• A. Alcohol
• B. Ether
• C. Phenol
• D. Ketone

Hint:

Grignard reagents are made in dry ether, never in protic solvents.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Needs
A solvent with no acidic hydrogen and no carbonyl.

Step 2: Test
Alcohol and phenol have O-H, ketone has C=O, ether has neither and also stabilises Mg.

Step 3: Answer
Option (B).

Final Answer:
Option (B). \[ \boxed{\text{Ether}} \]