Question

Inductive effect involves

• A. displacement of $\sigma$-electrons
• B. delocalisation of $\pi$-electrons
• C. delocalisation of $\sigma$-electrons
• D. displacement of $\pi$-electrons

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

During inductive effect shifting of $\sigma$ electrons takes place due to which partial charges are developed on the atom.
$\overset{+\delta''}{C}-\overset{+\delta'}{C}-\overset{+\delta}{C}-\overset{-\delta}{C l}$