In which C-C bond of CH₃CH₂CH₂Br, the inductive effect is expected to be the least.

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In which C-C bond of CH3CH2CH2Br, the inductive effect is expected to be the least

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answered Oct 12, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 60 409 933
selected Oct 12, 2017 by sanjeev
 
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Magnitude of inductive effect diminishes as the intervening bonds increases. Hence, the effect is least in the bond between C–3 and C–2. 

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