Difference between inductive effect and mesomeric effect.
Inductive effect | Mesomeric effect |
1. It operates in saturated compounds, i.e. compounds containing sigma bond. | 1. It operates in unsaturated compounds, i.e. compound having pi bond. |
2. The electron pair is slightly displaced from its position and hence partial charges are developed. | 2. The electron pair is completely transferred and hence unit positive and negative charges are developed. |
3. It is transmitted over a short distance and becomes negligible after the third carbon atom in the chain. | 3. It is transmitted through the entire chain provided conjugation is present. |