Question
Compare the following two conjugate bases and answer.

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(1) Indicate the inductive effects of $CH_3$ – group in (a) and Cl-group in (b) by putting arrowheads in the middle of appropriate covalent bonds.
(2) Which species is stabilized by inductive effect, (a) or (b) ?
(3) Which species is destabilized by inductive effect, (a) or (b) ?

Answer

(1)
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(2) The monochloroacetate ion formed gets stabilised due to electron-withdrawing of Cl atom (- I effect).
(3)
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The acetate ion formed gets destabilised due to electron releasing effect of methyl group.

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