define inductive effect
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The inductive effect is the effect on electron density in one portion of a molecule caused by electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups elsewhere in the molecule.
In a covalent bond between two atoms of unequal electronegativity,
the more electronegative atom draws electron density towards itself.
In a covalent bond between two atoms of unequal electronegativity,
the more electronegative atom draws electron density towards itself.
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an inductive effect is an electronic effect due to the polarisation of sigma bonds within a molecule or ion. this is typically due to an electronagativity difference between the atoms at either end of the bond.
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