How to find which is a stronger -I group?

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Atoms or groups which pull electron density towards themselves are considered as exhibiting negative Inductive effect (–I). For example, –COOH,–NO
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Stronger electronegative atom/group will pull electrons towards them easily thus showing stronger -I effect.

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