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Introduction ; What is Electromeric Effect?
The electromeric effect (also called the electron-transfer effect) is a type of chemical reaction that is induced by the transfer of an electron from one molecule to another. The electromeric effect is responsible for the production of cations and anions, and can be used to produce synthetic polymers.
Direction of the Shift
The direction of the shift is horizontal.
Mechanism of the Electromeric Reaction
The mechanism of the electromeric reaction is the transfer of an electron from one molecule to another. The electron is transferred from the donor molecule to the acceptor molecule. This reaction is a two step process. The first step is the formation of the covalent bond between the donor and the acceptor. The second step is the transfer of the electron from the donor to the acceptor.
Types of Electromeric Effect
When an electron is added to a molecule, the molecule can become more stable by forming a new bond. This is known as an electrophile. When an electron is removed from a molecule, the molecule can become more stable by forming a new bond. This is known as a nucleophile.
+E Effect or Positive Electromeric Effect
A cation (positively charged ion) and an anion (negatively charged ion) will exchange places if they are in close proximity. This is called an ion exchange reaction.
-E Effect or Negative Electromeric Effect
The negative electromeric effect is an interaction between two charged molecules that causes them to move closer together. This interaction is usually unfavorable because it reduces the entropy of the system.
Examples of the Electromeric Effect
-A cation is attracted to an anion, and they combine to form a salt.
-When a metal is placed in a solution of its ions, it will dissolve and release electrons. These electrons will travel through the solution until they reach the anode, where they will be oxidized to form metal ions.
Differences Between Electromeric Effect and Inductive Effect
The two types of interaction that can occur between two atoms are the covalent bond and the ionic bond. Covalent bonds are formed when the two atoms share electrons, while ionic bonds are formed when an atom donates or accepts electrons. There are also two ways in which atoms can interact with each other without forming a bond: the electrostatic interaction and the Van der Waals interaction. The electrostatic interaction is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions, while the Van der Waals interaction is the attraction between two atoms that are not charged.
Difference Between Electromeric and Mesomeric Effects
The main difference between electromeric and mesomeric effects is that electromeric effects are caused by electron transfer whereas mesomeric effects are caused by the redistribution of electron density.
