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Question
Which of the following alkyl groups shows maximum positive inductive effect?
Options
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 -}\]
\[\ce{(CH3)2CH -}\]
\[\ce{(CH3)3C -}\]
\[\ce{CH3 -}\]
MCQ
Solution
\[\ce{(CH3)3C -}\]
Explanation:
More the number of alkyl groups more will be the positive inductive (+I) effect.
+I effect: \[\ce{(CH3)3C - > (CH3)2CH - > CH3CH2 - > CH3 -}\]
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