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Grignard reagents (RMgX) react with:

A Alkanes
B Aldehydes and ketones to form alcohols
C Only water
D Noble gases

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Grignard reagents are strong nucleophiles that add to C=O in aldehydes/ketones, forming a new C-C bond and an alcohol after workup.

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