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Which one of the following is correct order ?(a) —OH > —OR (order of –I effect)(b) —CH3 > —CO3 > CCl3 (order of +I effect)(c) —F > —OH > —NH2 (order of –I effect)(d) —NO — SO2R—SO3H—NO2 (set of meta directors)

Answer»

Correct option (c) —F > —OH > —NH2 (order of –I effect)   

Explanation:

Problem is based on concept of inductive effect and electronegativity of element. As F is most electronegative element with smallest size rather than —OH and —NH2 where O and N has larger size as well as lower electronegative than F.

—F                              —OH                         —NH2

Electronegativity decreases

→ inductive effect decreases

→ Hence, correct order is (c)

While all other are conceptually very wrong



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