Concept:
In a purely inductive AC circuit, voltage leads current by \(90^\circ\).
Step 1: For an inductor:
\[
v=L\frac{di}{dt}
\]
Step 2: This means voltage depends on the rate of change of current.
Step 3: Hence, voltage reaches its maximum before current.
Step 4: Therefore, current lags voltage by:
\[
90^\circ
\]
Hence:
\[
\boxed{\text{Lags voltage by }90^\circ}
\]