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As per your syllabus, which group acts as an ELECTRON-DONATING group by inductive effect (+I)?
A-COOH
B-CN
C-CH₃
D-NO₂
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. -CH₃
Your syllabus: alkyl groups (-CH₃, -C₂H₅) are +I (electron-donating).
-NO₂, -CN, -COOH are -I (withdrawing).
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