3.Predict the product of the following reaction CHMgBr 2)H0 3 C ) CH Ans:D Ether solvents stabilize the Grignard reagent by coordination to the organomagnesium. 8 Ether solvents stabilize magnesium metal by forming a covalent bond Ethers have many acidic protons. E) Ether solvents keep water away from the reaction. Ans Page7 Page 7 13. Predict the product of the following reaction: CH3MgBr 1) 2) H3O+ ? H3C H O A) O B) OH C) OCH3 D) OH E) CH3 C H3C CH3 CH3 Ans: D 14. Grignard reagents are prepared in ether solvents because: A) THF and diethyl ether will dissolve the Mg metal. B) Ether solvents stabilize the Grignard reagent by coordination to the organomagnesium. C) Ether solvents stabilize magnesium metal by forming a covalent bond. D) Ethers have many acidic protons. E) Ether solvents keep water away from the reaction. Ans: B