Why is a Grignard reaction sensitive to water?
1 Answer
Jun 28, 2016
See this [answer to an earlier question.](https://socratic.org/questions/why-does-the-glassware-have-to-be-dry-in-a-grignard-reaction)
Explanation:
The products of the reaction between a Grignard and water are a magnesium hydroxide salt, and a hydrocarbon.
The reaction between Grignard and water is favoured kinetically as well as thermodynamically.
