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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

Which group has the highest +I (inductive) effect?

Answer: (D)

Solution

The +I effect strengthens with increasing alkyl substitution/branching: tert-butyl > isopropyl > ethyl > methyl.

Question ID VK-139577