Why is anhydrous ether the preferred solvent during the synthesis of the Grignard reagent reaction as opposed to anhydrous alcohol? How would the OH group interfere with the Grignard reagent synthesis?

Why is anhydrous ether the preferred solvent during the synthesis of the Grignard reagent reaction as opposed to anhydrous alcohol? How would the OH group interfere with the Grignard reagent synthesis?

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides

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