Which among the following is incorrect statement?
- The electromeric effect is a temporary effect
- Hydrogen ion (H+) shows negative electromeric effect
- The organic compound shows electromeric effect in the presence of the reagent only.
- Electromeric effect dominates over inductive effect
Answer
(2) Hydrogen ion (H+) shows negative electromeric effect
Solution
Electromeric effect: complete transfer of π electrons to one atom of a multiple bond, only on attack of a reagent.
+E: π electrons move to the atom to which the reagent (electrophile) attaches, e.g. H+
−E: π electrons move away from the atom attacked by a nucleophile, e.g. CN-
(A), (C): exists only while the reagent is present ⇒ temporary ⇒ correct
(B): H+ (electrophile) shows +E, not −E ⇒ (B) is incorrect
(D): when the two oppose, the electromeric effect predominates ⇒ correct
Answer: (2)