Question

During the synthesis of a Grignard reagent in diethyl ether solvent, what is the identity of the bubbles that show up on the surface of the magnesium?

-Gaseous magnesium byproducts

-Gaseous O2

-Gaseous H2

-Gaseous diethyl ether

Sep 26, 2015

1+2 = 43

Oct 21, 2015

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