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Which of the following alkyl groups has the maximum `+I` effect?

A

`(CH_(3))_(3)C-`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)^(-)`

C

`CH_(3)^(-)`

D

`(CH_(3))_(2)CH-`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H` atom has zero inductive effect. With respect to the `H` atom, the `+I` effect of some of substituent decrease in the following order:
`underset("t-Butyl")((CH_(3))_(3))C- gtunderset("Isopropyl")((CH_(3))_(2))CH- gt underset("Ethyl")(CH_(3)CH_(2))- gtunderset("Methyl")(CH_(3)-D)- gt -H`
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