Question

The electromeric effect in organic compounds is a:

• A. temporary effect
• B. permanent effect
• C. temporary or permanent effect
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A temporary effect

The instantaneous formation of a dipole in the molecule of an organic compound due to the complete transfer of shared pi electron pairs to one of the atoms under the influence of an attacking reagent is referred to as the Electromeric effect.

The electromeric effect is a temporary effect that remains as long as the attacking reagent is present and exposed to the organic compound. Once this attacking reagent is removed from the system, the molecule that was polarized goes back to its original state.

Option A is correct.