Why must grignard reagents be run in an ether solvent


What advantages does THF have over using diethyl ether in a grignard synthesis reaction? Why must Grignard reagents be run in an ether solvent? Methylamine can coordinate to Mg as well; couldn't this be used as a solvent equally well; why or why not?

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