Why -OR has more -I effect than -OH

Thread starter Frigus
Start date Oct 18, 2019

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The discussion centers on the comparative inductive effects of the -OR group versus the -OH group in organic chemistry. It is established that the -OR group, due to its attached alkyl group, exhibits a stronger negative inductive (-I) effect than the -OH group, which is limited by the presence of only a hydrogen atom. This difference in electron density influence is significant in determining the reactivity and stability of various organic compounds.

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Understanding of inductive effects in organic chemistry
Knowledge of functional groups, specifically -OR and -OH
Familiarity with electron density concepts
Basic principles of organic reactivity

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Oct 18, 2019

Frigus

as -OR group is attached with alkyl group, alkyl group increases electron density on the atom with which it is attached but its minus I effect is more than the -OH which has only H

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Oct 21, 2019

TeethWhitener

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Do you have a reference? I can't imagine the difference is very large.

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