PHC111 electronic effects

Inductive effect takes place through

• pi bonds

• sigma bonds

• ionic nonds

Inductive effect

• decreases with the increase in distance from substituent

• increases with the increase in distance from substituent

• not affected by distance

Halogens have

• positive inductive effect

• negative inductive effect

Mesomeric effect takes place through

• sigma bonds

• pi bonds

Mesomeric effect is

• decreases with increase in distance

• is not affected by distance

Nucleophile is an

• electron poor reagent

• electron rich reagent

• seeks a negative center

An electrophile is an

• electron seeking reagent

• electron rich reagent

• seeks a positive center