List of top Chemistry Questions on electron displacement effects asked in MET

Which is the decreasing order of stability? (i) \(CH_3 - \overset{+}{C}H - CH_3\)
(ii) \(CH_3 - \overset{+}{C}H - O - CH_3\)
(iii) \(CH_3 \overset{+}{C}H - CO - CH_3\)

Among boron halides, which is the strongest Lewis acid?

Which of the following statements are true with respect to electronic displacement in a covalent bond?
I. Inductive effect operates through \(\pi\)-bond.
II. Resonance effect operates through \(\sigma\)-bond.
III. Inductive effect operates through \(\sigma\)-bond.
IV. Resonance effect operates through \(\pi\)-bond.

Which of the following best define the term hyperconjugation?

Inductive effect involves ________.

Which of the following is not true for carbanions?

Consider the acidity of the carboxylic acids: I. PhCOOH, II. $o-NO₂C₆H₄COOH$, III. $p-NO₂C₆H₄COOH$, IV. $m-NO₂C₆H₄COOH$. Which of the following order is correct?

Acidity of phenol is due to ________.

Two solid pieces, one of steel and the other of aluminium when immersed completely in water have equal weights. When the solid pieces are weighed in air

Inductive effect involves: