1. A methoxy group (-OMe) on an aromatic ring is electron-withdrawing when considering inductive effects, yet the methoxy group is categorized as an electron-donating group.  Why? 2.  Kinetic enolates form faster than thermodynamic enolates, but they do not predominate at equilibrium.  Why not? 3. Tertiary carbocations and radicals are more stable than primary carbocations and radicals.  Why?

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1. A methoxy group (-OMe) on an aromatic ring is electron-withdrawing when considering inductive effects, yet the methoxy group is categorized as an electron-donating group.  Why?

2.  Kinetic enolates form faster than thermodynamic enolates, but they do not predominate at equilibrium.  Why not?

3. Tertiary carbocations and radicals are more stable than primary carbocations and radicals.  Why?

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