Grignard Reagents Are Prepared in Ether Solvents Because

Multiple Choice

Grignard reagents are prepared in ether solvents because:

A) THF and diethyl ether will dissolve the Mg metal.
B) Ether solvents stabilize the Grignard reagent by coordination to the organomagnesium.
C) Ether solvents stabilize magnesium metal by forming a covalent bond.
D) Ethers have many acidic protons.
E) Ether solvents keep water away from the reaction.