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:

  1. (a) $-I$ effect increases on increasing electronegativity of atom. So, correct order of $-I$ effect is $-NH_2<-OR<-F$.