MCQ
Among the following which has greatest $-I$ effect?
  • A
    $−\text{OH}$
  • B
    $ -\mathrm{NH}_2$
  • $ -\mathrm{NO}_2 $
  • D
    $ -\mathrm{F} $

Answer

Correct option: C.
$ -\mathrm{NO}_2 $
$ -\mathrm{NO}_2 $ is the strongest $-I $ group among all the neutral group because of the presence of $+$ charge on $N$ atom as shown in structure.

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