Question

Explain inductive effect with a suitable example.

Answer 1

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. This causes the δ⁺ and δ⁻ charges of the bond dipole.

Hδ+−Clδ−

Answer 2

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● Inductive effect -

• An inductive effect is an electronic effect due to the polarisation of σ bonds within a molecule or ion.
• Positive inductive effect refers to electron releasing tendency of functional groups. For example, alkyl, aryl, metals, etc.
• Negative inductive effect refers to electron accepting tendency of functional groups. For example, halogens, nitro, amine, alcohol, aldehyde, etc.

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