Why is it necessary to avoid even traces of moisture during the use of a Grignard reagent?

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    Payal Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

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    This is a short answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar

    RMgX+H2O→RH+Mg (OH)X

    Because the Grignard reagents are very reactive in nature, even residues of moisture must be avoided. Even minute amounts of water can cause these reagents to generate hydrocarbons.

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