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Inductive effect

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Organic Chemistry

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The inductive effect is a phenomenon observed in organic chemistry where the polarization of chemical bonds occurs due to the shifting of electrons along a chain of atoms within a molecule, caused by differences in electronegativity. This effect influences the distribution of electron density across the molecule, affecting its reactivity and properties.

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