In which (C−C) bond of the inductive effect is expected to be the least?
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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E
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D 4 As distance increases, strength of Inductive effect decreases.
Inductive effect ceases to operate (or is negligible) after 3rd carbon from the substituent.
In C-3 and C-4 bond will have least inductive effect as this is the farthest from Br.