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General Organic Chemistry: Inductive effect MCQ

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Inductive effectEasyQuestion 730002

Question

The inductive effect of −OH group relative to −H is:
  1. A
    Electron withdrawing
    Correct
  2. B
    Electron donating
  3. C
    No effect
  4. D
    Only at resonance

Correct answer

Electron withdrawing

Explanation

The −OH group is electron-withdrawing via inductive effect (O is more electronegative than C). However, it is electron-donating via resonance (+M effect) in aromatic systems.

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