Q.

CH3CH2Br+MgXY. Correct statements are 

A) X is dry ether B) Y is Grignard's reagent C) the preparation must be kept away from moisture

D) In presence of moisture alkane is formed E) RMgX is a source of carbanion

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a

A, B, C, D

b

All 

c

A, B, E

d

A, B, C only

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CH3CH2Br+MgdryetherCH3CH2MgBr

CH3CH2MgBr is RMgX. It is an organometallic compound (Grignard's reagent) 

Bond between Mg & X is ionic, R & Mg is polar covalent

RδMgδ+X is a source of carbanion

R-MgX + HOH (moisture)  R-H+ HO-Mg-X

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