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ChemistryGOCInductive EffectEasy2 minQB
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Which inductive effect is shown by the COCH₃ (acetyl) attached to the benzene ring (d) group ?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The carbonyl carbon is attached to an electronegative oxygen, so the group withdraws electrons: -I.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Inductive Effect
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