Understanding the Electromeric Effect
Asked by Vikram Veda · 2 years ago
Can someone explain what the electromeric effect is with a simple example?
1 Answer
The electromeric effect is a temporary effect in which a π-electron pair is transferred completely from a double bond or a triple bond to one of the bonded atoms under the influence of an attacking reagent. This effect is observed in the presence of an external reagent and disappears when the reagent is removed.
Example: Consider the reaction of ethene (C2H4) with a proton (H+). The π-electrons of the double bond in ethene will shift towards one of the carbon atoms to form a carbocation:
C2H4 + H+ → C2H5+
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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