Which of the following methods is not a common/useful way to make an organozinc reagent? A) alkyl halide + Zn in ether B) alkyl halide + Mg followed by ZnBr₂ C) organolithium +ZnBr₂ D) organoborane + Zn

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The reaction between organoboranes and zinc is not a common way to make an organozinc reagent. The most common and useful methods are options A, B, and C, which involve the reaction of an alkyl halide or organolithium reagent with zinc in the presence of a suitable solvent or co-reactant.

Which of the Following Methods Is Not a Common/useful Way