Inductive Effect
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The -I (negative inductive) effect is shown by:
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-Cl
The Inductive Effect (I) is the permanent displacement of sigma electrons along a carbon chain due to electronegativity differences.
- -I Effect: Shown by atoms/groups more electronegative than Hydrogen, which withdraw electrons. Examples: −Cl,−NO2,−CN,−OH.
- +I Effect: Shown by groups less electronegative than Hydrogen (electron donating), typically alkyl groups like −CH3,−C2H5.
- Chlorine (Cl) is highly electronegative and strongly withdraws electron density from the adjacent carbon.
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- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Topic
- inductive effect
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
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