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ChemistryGOCInductive EffectEasy2 minQB
ChemistryEasysingle choice

Which inductive effect is shown by the OH attached to the benzene ring (a) group ?

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Answer:
C
Solution:

Oxygen is more electronegative than the sp² ring carbon, so OH withdraws electrons through the sigma bond: -I.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Inductive Effect
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