Arrange the following groups in decreasing order of their -M effect: -NO2, -CN, -COOH, -COOR
-NO2 > -CN > -COOH > -COOR
-CN > -NO2 > -COOH > -COOR
-COOH > -COOR > -NO2 > -CN
-COOR > -COOH > -CN > -NO2
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The effect is shown by :
Which group has the maximum-Inductive effect?
The bond that undergoes heterolytic cleavage most easily is
Decreasing β I effect of given groups is I) CN II) , III) IV) F
I > II > III > IV
II > I > IV > III
III > IV > I > II
IV > III > II > I
Most stable carbanion
Which chlorine atom is more electronegative in the following?
The chlorine atom with the positive charge (ClβΊ)
The neutral chlorine atom (Cl)
They have the same electronegativity
Chlorine atoms cannot have a positive charge
Which of the following is the strongest base?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the inductive effect () of substituents?
Electron-withdrawing groups like halogens exhibit a effect.
Alkyl groups () exhibit a effect.
The effect increases with increasing electronegativity of the substituent.
The effect is transmitted through pi bonds.
Which of the following substituents has the strongest effect?
Decreasing β I effect of given groups is I) CN II) , III) IV) F
II > I > IV > III
III > IV > I > II
IV > III > II > I
I > II > III > IV