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If X is negative in the inductive effect, it draws _____ towards itself.(a) Protons(b) Electrons(c) All of the mentioned(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.The origin of the question is Aromatic Nitration topic in division Nitration of Unit Processes

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Electrons

To explain: The INDUCTIVE EFFECT is produced due to the movement of electrons as they are lighter. Therefore atoms or MOLECULES having an ELECTRON induces negative inductive effect.



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