Question

Identify the functional group that has electron donating inductive effect

• A. $\ce{ - COOH}$
• B. $\ce{-CN}$
• C. $\ce{-CH_3}$
• D. $\ce{-NO_2}$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The functional group that has electron donating or positive inductive effect is $? CH _{3}$ Since, the positive inductive effect is due to the presence of an electron donating groups within the polar bond. Thus, option (c) is correct as rest of the three groups $\left(?COOH ,?CN ,? NO _{2}\right)$ are electron withdrawing in nature.