Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

• A. Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect.
• B. Tertiary carbocation is relatively more stable than a secondary carbocation.
• C. F has stronger -I effect than Cl.
• D. Inductive effect decreases with increasing distance.
• E. When inductive and electromeric effects operate in opposite directions, the inductive effect predominates.

Hint:

Electromeric effects are typically stronger than inductive effects and dominate when they act in opposite directions.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

This statement is incorrect because electromeric effects are stronger and more immediate compared to inductive effects, meaning the electromeric effect will dominate when they oppose each other.