Select the correct statement(s) comparing the inductive effects of specific groups. — GOC and Organic Chemistry Basics Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Heavier isotopes have stronger $+I$ effects ($-T > -D > -H$ and $-CD_3 > -CH_3$). Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine, hence $-F > -Cl$ for the $-I$ effect. For alkyl groups, branching increases the $+I$ effect, meaning tert-butyl is a stronger donor than isopropyl.