Experiment Grignard Reaction using 1-bromo-4-chlorobenzene

1. Which spot will move higher on TLC plate in acetone: heezane=1:1 eluent? Why?

2. What are two ways we can eliminate magnesium oxide from the magnesium turnings?

3. What would happen if there was water present in the solvent during a Grignard synthesis? Give examples of two anhydrous solvent that can be used.

4. Why is DMF added dropwise after the solution reaches 0 degrees celsius

5. Which chemicals will be used as the feeding solution in this experiment?

6. Why do we use magnesium sulfate in this experiment? How will we remove the magnesium sulfate from the solution of interest ?