Answer to Question #96364 in Organic Chemistry for Megha Nautiyal

Question

For Michael addition electron withdrawing group must be present with carbon – carbon double bond. Give Answer.

Answer 1

Yes, that's right. For Michael addition electron withdrawing group must be present with carbon – carbon double bond. 

The explanation is that the reaction proceeds as a nucleophilic attack onto the electron-deficient carbon atom. The electron withdrawing group is required to provide this electron deficiency of the target carbon atom.