Which of the following solvents are used for organometallic chemistry ?
(i) THF (tetrahydrofuran)
(ii) Ether
(iii) Acetone
(iv) DCM (Dichloromethane)

Options

A. (i), (ii)
B. (i), (ii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii)
D. (i), (iii)

Answer

B

Explanation

Many reactions in inorganic chemistry are carried out in aqueous solution. Synthesis of transition metal coordination solution compounds and their reactions often take placxe either in aqueous solution or in moderately polar solvents such as ethanol and acetone. One of the striking features of organometallic chemistry is that reactions are almost never carried out in an aqueous solution. Most reactions take place in organic solvents many of which are of low polarity. This is because most organomeallic compounds are unstable in water - an illustration of their ''organic'' nature. In addition, the synthesis of orgaometallic compounds is carried out under an inert atmosphere, such as `N_(2)` or Ar, as many organometallic compounds are also unstable in air.