Which of the following statements best describes the inductive effect in organic chemistry?

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The polarization of a sigma bond due to the electronegativity difference between atoms.

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The delocalization of pi electrons through a conjugated system.

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The stabilization of a carbocation by adjacent alkyl groups.

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The release of strain in cyclic compounds.

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The interaction between a lone pair of electrons and an adjacent empty p-orbital.

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