solution, because it is the source of the Grignard reagent. Because the halide cannot be eliminated, the next best option is to minimize the amount of halide in the reaction. In this experiment, a small concentration of the halide is reacted with a high concentration of magnesium to ensure maximum contact between halides and magnesium. To do this, magnesium will be placed in the round bottom flask and then halides are slowly added. Another potential source of error is that Grignard reagents must be placed far away from water sources. If any water is present or near the Grignard reagent, it will react and the Grignard reagent will become destroyed. To avoid possible water contamination, the solvent used will be aprotic and anhydrous, a drying
