Explain the terms inductive and electromeric effects. Which electron displacement effect explains the following correct orders of acidity of the carboxylic acids? (a) Cl_(3)C COOH gt Cl_(2)CHCOOH gt ClCH_(2)COOH (b) CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH gt (CH_(3))_(2)CHCOOH gt (CH_(3))_(3)C.COOH

Explain the terms inductive and electromeric effects. Which electron d

1.	Explain the terms inductive and electromeric effects. Which electron displacement effect explains the following correct orders of acidity of the carboxylic acids? (a) Cl_(3)C COOH gt Cl_(2)CHCOOH gt ClCH_(2)COOH (b) CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH gt (CH_(3))_(2)CHCOOH gt (CH_(3))_(3)C.COOH
Answer» Solution :(a) -I EFFECT as shown below : As the number of halogen ATOMS decreases, the overall -I effect decreases and the acid strength decreases accordingly. (B) +I-effect as shown below : As the number of alkyl group INCREASES, the +I-effect increases and the acid strength decreases accordingly.