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What is the product when chlorobenzene reacts with magnesium in the presence of dry ether?

1. The reaction of chlorobenzene with magnesium in dry ether forms phenylmagnesium chloride.
2. The interaction of chlorobenzene and magnesium in dry ether leads to phenylmagnesium chloride (A).
3. Chlorobenzene reacts with magnesium, followed by ethanol, to yield benzene and ethoxymagnesium chloride.
4. Chlorobenzene reacts with magnesium, followed by ethanol, producing benzene and ethoxymagnesium chloride (A).

Correct answer: The reaction of chlorobenzene with magnesium in dry ether forms phenylmagnesium chloride.

Solution

In the presence of dry ether, chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl) reacts with magnesium (Mg) to form phenylmagnesium chloride (C6H5MgCl), a Grignard reagent.

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