During the heterolytic cleavage of the bond in a Grignard reagent (), the primary organic intermediate formed is:

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During the heterolytic cleavage of the $C-Mg$ bond in a Grignard reagent ($CH_3-MgBr$), the primary organic intermediate formed is:

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Carbon is significantly more electronegative than Magnesium. During heterolytic cleavage, carbon takes both electrons from the covalent bond, forming an electron-rich carbanion ().

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