Question

Which of the following statements is correct about inductive effect?

• A. Implies the transfer of lone pair of electrons from more electronegative atom to lesser electronegative atom in a molecule
• B. Implies the transfer of lone pair of electrons from lesser electronegative atom to the more electronegative atom in a molecule
• C. Increases with increase in distance
• D. Implies the atoms ability to cause bond polarization

Answer 1

The correct option is D Implies the atoms ability to cause bond polarization

An inductive effect is an electronic effect due to the polarisation of bonds within a molecule or ion. This is typically due to an electronegativity difference between the atoms at either end of the bond.

The more electronegative atom pulls the electrons in the bond towards itself creating some bond polarity.

Inductive effect decreases with increase in distance.