Question

Directing influence of the methyl group can be explained on
the basis of
(a) inductive effect (b) electromeric effect
(c) resonance effect (d) no-bond resonance

Answer 1

Answer:

Both a and c

Explanation:

Inductive effect and resonance effect

Answer 2

Directing influence of the methyl group can be explained on the basis of inductive effect.

Option (a)

Explanation:

• Whenever a methyl group is added to A carbon cation or a benzene ring there is inductive effect.
• The inductive effect of the methyl group is due to the presence of 3 Alpha hydrogen which is present in the middle good.
• However when methyl group is added to a benzene ring there can also be resonance effect which gives strong directing influence.

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