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Which chlorine atom is more electronegat...

Which chlorine atom is more electronegative in the following ?

A

`CH_3-Cl`

B

`CH_3-CH_2-Cl`

C

`H-overset(CH_3)overset(|)underset(CH_3)underset(|)(C)-Cl`

D

`CH_3-CH_2-overset(CH_3)overset(|)underset(CH_3)underset(|)(C)-Cl`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Due to +I effect of 3 alkyl group in option (d), the chlorine atom occupy the maximum charge in it so it is more electronegative.
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