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Negative inductive effect in nitro group...

sankalpmittal - 13-1-2013 at 23:29

In my textbook , its written that NO2 is a very strong -I producing group ( negative inductive effect) , even more stronger than fluorine or chlorine etc... Why is it so ? Due to resonance or something ?

DJF90 - 14-1-2013 at 03:43

Its because nitrogen is electronegative element and it has a positive charge on it. Thus it draw electrons from whatever it is bound to. It is also an even stronger -M group (negatively mesomeric effect.

DJF90 - 14-1-2013 at 06:51

Its because nitrogen is electronegative element and it has a positive charge on it. Thus it draw electrons from whatever it is bound to. It is also an even stronger -M group (negatively mesomeric effect.

sankalpmittal - 14-1-2013 at 07:10

Quote: Originally posted by DJF90  
Its because nitrogen is electronegative element and it has a positive charge on it. Thus it draw electrons from whatever it is bound to. It is also an even stronger -M group (negatively mesomeric effect.


Got it !!


Thanks for your reply....