Grignard reagent is not prepared in aqueous medium but prepared in ether medium, because
A. the reagent is highly reactive in ether
B. the reagent does not react with water
C. the reagent becomes inactive in water
D. the reagent reacts with water

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Correct Answer - D
The reagent reacts with `H_(2)O`.
`RMgX+H_(2)O rarr RH+Mg(OH)_(2)`

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