Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles And Techniques Ques 37
37. Which of the following is correct with respect to $-I$ effect of the substituents? $(R=$ alkyl $)$
[2018]
(a) $-NH_2<- OR <- F$
(b) $-NR_2<- OR <- F$
(c) $-NR_2>-OR>-F$
(d) $-NH_2>-OR>-F$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 37.(a)
Solution:
- (a) $-I$ effect increases on increasing electronegativity of atom. So, correct order of $-I$ effect is $-NH_2<-OR<-F$.