inductive effect

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The -I (negative inductive) effect is shown by:

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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: **$-Cl, -NO_2, -CN, -OH$**.
- **+I Effect**: Shown by groups less electronegative than Hydrogen (electron donating), typically **alkyl groups** like $-CH_3, -C_2H_5$.
- Chlorine (Cl) is highly electronegative and strongly withdraws electron density from the adjacent carbon.

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