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    1.

    Arrange the following substituents in decreasing order of their βˆ’I-I effect: βˆ’NO2-NO_2, βˆ’Cl-Cl, βˆ’Br-Br, βˆ’I-I

    A

    βˆ’NO2>βˆ’Cl>βˆ’Br>βˆ’I-NO_2 > -Cl > -Br > -I

    B

    βˆ’I>βˆ’Br>βˆ’Cl>βˆ’NO2-I > -Br > -Cl > -NO_2

    C

    βˆ’Cl>βˆ’Br>βˆ’I>βˆ’NO2-Cl > -Br > -I > -NO_2

    D

    βˆ’Br>βˆ’Cl>βˆ’I>βˆ’NO2-Br > -Cl > -I > -NO_2

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    3.

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the inductive effect (βˆ’I-I) of substituents?

    A

    Electron-withdrawing groups like halogens exhibit a βˆ’I-I effect.

    B

    Alkyl groups (βˆ’R-R) exhibit a βˆ’I-I effect.

    C

    The +I+I effect increases with increasing electronegativity of the substituent.

    D

    The βˆ’I-I effect is transmitted through pi bonds.

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