electron-pulling power
nounUK /ɪˈlɛktrɒn ˈpʊlɪŋ ˈpaʊə/
US /ɪˈlɛktrɑːn ˈpʊlɪŋ ˈpaʊər/
How strongly an atom pulls shared electrons toward itself.
Fluorine has a very high electron-pulling power, so it grabs electrons from other atoms.
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2. The tendency of a group or atom to draw electron density away from a reaction site.
The nitro group's electron-pulling power makes the ring less reactive.
3. A measure of how tightly a nucleus holds onto its outer electrons.
Across a period, electron-pulling power generally increases.
4. The ability of a substituent to withdraw electrons through bonds.
Chlorine's electron-pulling power shifts the acid's strength upward.