Problem 3. The following solvents cannot be used in the preparation of organometallic reagents such as organolithiums and Grignard reagents. CONCISELY explain why. CH₂Cl2 (dichloromethane) water ethanol

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Problem 3. The following solvents cannot be used in the preparation of organometallic reagents such as
organolithiums and Grignard reagents. CONCISELY explain why.
CH₂Cl2₂ (dichloromethane) water ethanol
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3. The following solvents cannot be used in the preparation of organometallic reagents such as organolithiums and Grignard reagents. CONCISELY explain why. CH₂Cl2₂ (dichloromethane) water ethanol
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Organometallic reagents are chemical compounds that contain a metal-carbon bond, where the carbon atom is bonded to a metal atom.

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