NEET2018Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2018 Chemistry Inductive Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following is correct with respect to –I effect of the substituents? (R = alkyl)

A

–NH₂ < –OR < –F

B

–NR₂ < –OR < –F

C

–NH₂ > –OR > –F

D

–NR₂ > –OR > –F

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The –I effect is the inductive effect, and fluorine has the highest electronegativity, making it the strongest –I effect among the given groups.

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