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.
$\stackrel{+{\delta }^{\prime \prime }}{C}-\stackrel{+{\delta }^{\prime }}{C}-\stackrel{+\delta }{C}-\stackrel{-\delta }{\mathrm{Cl}}$