Question

The inductive effect is not associated with the dipole movement between the molecules C6H5-X?

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

Origin of the question is Aromatic Nitration topic in division Nitration of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) False

To elaborate: The inductive effect depends on the electron density which produces a dipole movement between the molecule.