Steric Inhibition and Resonance in Organic Chemistry
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What is the effect of steric repulsion on resonance?

  • Resonance increases
  • Resonance remains unchanged
  • Resonance becomes unpredictable
  • Resonance decreases (correct)

What is the reason for the decrease in resonance in smaller groups?

  • Steric inhibition of resonance (correct)
  • Hyperconjugation
  • Electromeric effect
  • Inductive effect

What is the effect of the SIR effect on the resonance of amino groups with the benzene ring?

  • Decreases resonance
  • Increases resonance (correct)
  • Becomes unpredictable
  • Remains unchanged

What is the relationship between the size of the alkyl group and resonance?

<p>Smaller alkyl groups increase resonance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of steric repulsion on the planarity of the benzene ring?

<p>Decreases planarity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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