Question

Q.18. What do you understand by the Inductive effect? How will this justify the following
order, of acidic strength} CH3CH2COOH)> (CH3)2CHCOOH > (CH3)2COOH​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkyl group is electron donating by nature so it shows + I effect. Highest in 3° medium in 2° and least in 1°.