Question

Which of the following alkyl groups shows maximum positive inductive effect?
a) (CH₃)₃C -
b) (CH₃)₂CH -
c) CH₃- CH₂ -
d) CH₃ -

Answer 1

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Option B is Correct

(CH₃)₂CH -



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Answer 2

Hi Gauri,

● Answer -

(CH₃)₃C-

● Explanation -

Positive inductive effect refers to electron releasing tendency of functional groups.

Given compounds can be arranged in increasing order of positive inductive effect as -

CH₃- > CH₃-CH₂- > (CH₃)₂CH- > (CH₃)₃C-

Therefore, (CH₃)₃C- shows maximum inductive effect from the options.

Hope this helps you clear the doubts. Thanks for asking..