How to write equation for the preparation of the Grignard's Reagent starting from benzene?

1 Answer
Jan 1, 2016

You have to convert the benzene to bromobenzene and then make it into a Grignard reagent.

Explanation:

The first step is the bromination of benzene,

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Then you convert the bromobenzene to the Grignard reagent by reaction with magnesium in dry ether.

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