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Which of the following groups show +M effect?
Which of the following groups show +M effect?
Arrange the following groups in order of decreasing -M effect.
Arrange the following groups in order of decreasing -M effect.
In which of the following molecules is the mesomeric effect present?
In which of the following molecules is the mesomeric effect present?
Which of the following groups show both +M and -I effect?
Which of the following groups show both +M and -I effect?
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How many groups, attached with benzene ring, show +M effect?
How many groups, attached with benzene ring, show +M effect?
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Study Notes
Mesomeric Effect Overview
- The mesomeric effect refers to the delocalization of electrons in a molecule through resonance, affecting the stability and reactivity.
- Two general types are recognized: +M (positive mesomeric) and -M (negative mesomeric) effects.
+M Effect
- Groups with +M effect donate electron density through resonance, enhancing electron cloud in substituted benzene rings.
- Common groups showing +M effect include:
- -OH (hydroxyl)
- -OCH3 (methoxy)
- -NH2 (amino)
- -NO2 (nitro) or -CN (cyano) in specific contexts can display mixed effects.
-M Effect Order
- Functional groups exhibiting -M effect withdraw electron density through resonance.
- In decreasing order of -M effect, typical groups include:
- -NO2 (nitro, strong -M)
- -CN (cyano)
- -F (fluoro)
- -Cl (chloro)
- -Br (bromo)
- -I (iodo)
Presence of Mesomeric Effect
- Molecules containing functional groups that can resonate exhibit mesomeric effects.
- Important examples with notable mesomeric effects:
- Phenols demonstrate +M through OH group.
- Anilines display +M via NH2 group.
Groups with +M and -I Effects
- Certain groups can exhibit both positive mesomeric (+M) and negative inductive (-I) effects:
- -OCH3 (methoxy)
- -NH2 (amino)
- -NO2 (though primarily -M, also exhibits some +M)
+M Effect Groups on Benzene
- Various groups attached to benzene that show +M effect include:
- Hydroxyl (-OH), alkoxy (-OCH3), amino (-NH2), and halogens (to a lesser extent).
- The exact count can vary based on functional needs; commonly, 4-5 groups contribute distinctly to +M effects.
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Test your knowledge of organic chemistry functional groups and their electronic effects with this quiz. Identify and rank the groups based on their -M effect and determine the weakest +M group in the given species. This quiz is suitable for students studying organic chemistry.
