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The inductive effect does not operate in
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( \mathrm{HF} \)
  • B \( \mathrm{F}_{2} \)
  • C \( \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{Cl} \)
  • D \( \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH} \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( \mathrm{F}_{2} \)

An effect shown by atoms or molecules due to the difference in electronegativity is known as an inductive effect.

As we can see in F2, both atoms are the same. So, there is no electronegativity difference and hence, it cannot show an inductive effect.

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