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Question
+I effect of alkyl groups in alcohols increases the stability of ____________.
Options
C-O bond
O-H bond
C-H bond
C-C bond
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Solution
+I effect of alkyl groups in alcohols increases the stability of O-H bond.
Explanation:
The alkyl group's electron donating inductive effect (+I effect) either destabilizes the alkoxide ion (alcohol's conjugate base) or enhances the stability of the O-H bond.
As a result, alcohol reactivity diminishes in the following order:
primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol.
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