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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Which is more stable and why?In the given image.

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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9 Years ago
First one would be more stable as the – Inductive effect is dependent on the distance more the distance less would be Inductive effect.
Hence in first compoound the two CH3s are at ortho position to Nitro hence less distance.