Question

Which molecule would form the greatest amount of hydrate in acidic condition (H_3O^+/H_2O)? Explain & show the reaction of the molecule you choose.

Answer 1

Hexachloro acetone forms greatest amount of hydrate in acidic condition (H_3O^+/H_2 O) Addition of water molecule to acetone forms gerndiol which is unstable and loses water molecule to form original compound Mechanism: Addition of water to hexachloro acetone forms greatest amount of hydrate because six electron withdrawing groups increases the + ve charge over the carbonyl where weak nucleophile water molecule readily adds also intermolecular H - bonding between cl and H atom of the OH group further stabilizes the hydrate molecule