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A student was carrying out a Grignard reacton between PhMgBr and ethyl benzoate. She ran out of anhydrous ether just after the Grignard reagent was made. Which of the following solvents can still be used to dissolve the ethyl benzoate for its reaction with already formed PhMgBr ?

A

acetone

B

ethyl acetate

C

absolute alcohol

D

benzene

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The correct Answer is:
D
Benzene will not react with Grignard reagent.
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