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Which carbon in CH₃CH₂CH₂C(=O)CH₃ experiences the greatest inductive effect from the oxygen atom?

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Explanation

In CH₃CH₂CH₂C(=O)CH₃ (pentan-2-one), the carbonyl carbon (C=O) is directly bonded to oxygen, experiencing the strongest -I effect due to proximity.

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