STANDARD Chemistry Inductive Effect MCQ Question
Which of the following is a false statement?
Free radicals, carbonium ions or carbanions are reaction intermediates.
Reaction between methane and chlorine in presence of sunlight proceeds via free radical.
The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces +I effect.
Homolytic fission of C–C bonds gives free radicals.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electronegative atom in the carbon chain actually produces an -I effect, not a +I effect. The +I effect is typically associated with alkyl groups that donate electron density.
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