How to Ace Grignard Reagents Questions on Your Exam

Are you consistently losing points on Grignard Reagents because of letting moisture destroy the reagent? If so, you're making the exact same error as 80% of your class.

The 3-Step Exam Strategy

1. Isolate: Extract the exact variables from the prompt.
2. Anticipate the Trap: The professor is betting you will end up letting moisture destroy the reagent. Know this before you write your first line.
3. Execute: Follow the algorithm. For instance: Grignards (R-MgBr) are incredibly strong bases. If there is even a drop of water, it will rip off the proton and become a useless alkane instantly..

If you get stuck, do not burn 15 minutes staring at it. Write down the formula, get partial credit, and move on.

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