Understanding Inductive Effect

What is the primary reason a covalent bond forms between two atoms?

• Transfer of electrons

• Transfer of protons

• Mutual sharing of protons

• Mutual sharing of electrons

In a covalent bond between hydrogen and fluorine, which atom becomes partially negative?

• Fluorine

• Hydrogen

• Neither becomes partially negative

• Both become partially negative

What is the inductive effect primarily associated with?

• Temporary shift of electrons

• Permanent shift of electrons

• Temporary shift of protons

• Permanent shift of protons

How does distance affect the inductive effect?

• Inductive effect increases with distance

• Inductive effect decreases with distance

• Inductive effect remains constant

• Distance has no effect

Which type of carbon has the greatest inductive effect?

• Primary carbon

• Secondary carbon

• Tertiary carbon

• Quaternary carbon

Which hybridization state has the highest inductive effect?

• sp4

• sp3

• sp2

• sp

Which of the following is a negative inductive effect group?

• Hydroxyl (OH)

• Ethyl

• Methyl

• Propyl

Which alkyl group has the least inductive effect?

• Ethyl

• Propyl

• Methyl

• Butyl

Which halogen has the greatest inductive effect?

• Iodine

• Bromine

• Chlorine

• Fluorine

In the context of inductive effect, what role does a metal atom typically play?

• Both electron-withdrawing and releasing

• Electron-withdrawing group

• Electron-releasing group

• Neutral group