Question

Inductive effect involves

• A. Displacement of $\sigma -$ electrons resulting in polarization
• B. Displacement of $\pi -$ electrons resulting in polarization
• C. Delocalisation of $\sigma -$ electrons
• D. Delocalisation of $\pi -$ electrons.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Displacement of $\sigma -$ electrons resulting in polarization

Answer 2

: Due to displacement of $\sigma$ - electrons towards more electronegative atom the bond becomes polar. The polar bond induces polarity to the adjacent bonds.