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Consider the following compounds at 298 K: (I) N,NN,N-dimethyl-4-nitroaniline (II) N,NN,N,2,6-tetramethyl-4-nitroaniline (III) N,NN,N,3,5-tetramethyl-4-nitroaniline

Evaluate the following four statements regarding their electronic properties and structural features: \begin{itemize} \item[S1:] The observed dipole moment of (I) is substantially greater than the vector sum of the dipole moments of nitrobenzene and N,NN,N-dimethylaniline due to synergistic +M+M and −M-M effects. \item[S2:] In compound (II), the Cring−N(CH3)2C_{ring}-N(CH_3)_2 bond length is shorter than the corresponding bond in compound (I) due to the +I+I effect of the ortho-methyl groups. \item[S3:] Compound (III) exhibits a lower dipole moment than compound (I) because steric B-strain forces the −NO2-NO_2 group out of coplanarity, disrupting the extended π\pi-conjugation. \item[S4:] In compound (II), the −N(CH3)2-N(CH_3)_2 group exerts primarily a −I-I effect on the benzene ring rather than a +M+M effect, due to its orthogonal orientation relative to the π\pi-system. \end{itemize}

How many of the above statements are correct?

Options

  • A.

    1

  • B.

    2

  • C.

    3

  • D.

    4

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Concepts Behind This Question

Dipole Moment Vector Addition|Inductive Effect Trends|Steric Hindrance (B-Strain)

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This question tests the concept of Steric Inhibition of Resonance (SIR) and its profound impact on molecular properties like dipole moments and bond lengths.

Students often rely on simple vector addition for dipole moments or assume standard mesomeric effects (+M/-M) apply universally.

The trap lies in failing to recognize that bulky ortho-substituents (like methyls adjacent to -NMe2 or -NO2) induce steric B-strain, forcing the functional group out of the benzene ring's plane.

This orthogonal geometry nullifies the group's resonance contribution, reverting its electronic influence to purely inductive effects (-I) and altering bond lengths (loss of partial double-bond character).

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SubjectChemistry
ChapterChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure - Class 11 Part 1
ConceptDipole Moment Vector Addition
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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