Question

Is NH an electron withdrawing group?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Electron withdrawing group: A group that attract the electron towards itself is said to be electron-withdrawing group (EWG). Example: ${\mathrm{NO}}_2$, $\mathrm{CHO}$ etc.
2. In $\mathrm{NH}$, there is lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom so it can donate its electron very easily.
3. Electron donating group: A group that donates their electron to other compound is called electron-donating group (EDG). Example: ${\mathrm{NH}}_2$, ${\mathrm{CH}}_3$etc.

Hence, $\mathrm{NH}$ is an electron-donating group.