Question

Which of the following is/are correct for inductive effect ?

• A. In inductive effect polarisation of sigma bond is caused by the adjacent $\sigma$ bond.
• B. Halogens, $- NO _2,- CN$, and $- CH _3$ are electron withdrawing groups.
• C. $- CH _2 CH _3$ and $- OC _6 H _5$ are electron donating groups.
• D. $+I$ effect is caused by electron withdrawing effect.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(b) $- CH _3$ is an electron donating group whereas in
(c) $- OC _6 H _5$ is an electron withdrawing group.
(d) +I effect is caused by electron donating group.