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For questions about Grignard reagents RMgX (R = alkyl/aryl/vinyl, X = halide): their chemical and physical properties and reactions.
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Why do Grignard reagents act as sources of nucleophilic R− and not Br−?
In reactions with Grignard reagents, I've always seen the alkyl group being the nucleophilic component, with the R–MgBr bond being broken. This is always rationalised by the fact that the alkyl carbon …