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Which alkyl halide reacts fastest with magnesium in dry ether, under identical conditions, to give a Grignard reagent?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

Reactivity towards Mg follows the C-X bond weakness: , while alkyl fluorides are practically unreactive. Hence ethyl iodide reacts fastest.
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