NEET2023ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In an organic compound, when inductive and electromeric effects operate in opposite directions, the inductive effect predominates. Statement II: Hyperconjugation is observed in o-xylene. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true.
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false.
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
Correct answer
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Step-by-step solution
- In an organic compound when inductive and electromeric effects operate in opposite directions, the electromeric effect predominates. In alkylarene, s p^3 hybridized C - H bonds are present the carbon of which is directly bonded to s p^2 carbon atoms so, hyperconjugation effect is observed in o-xylene.