What is +I and -I effect?
Asked by | 28th Feb, 2008, 02:54: AM
Expert Answer:
+ I effect is shown by alkyl group bigger the group greater the +I effect. electrons are pushed towards the carbon atom increasing the electron density on the carbon atom. In -I effect electrons are moved away fron the carbon atom decreasing the electron density on the carbon atom, pulling of electrons away is seen in groups like NO2- Cl-
Answered by | 2nd Mar, 2008, 08:25: PM
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