For most ketones, hydrate formation is unfavorable, because the equilibrium favors the
Chapter 20, Problem 20.7(choose chapter or problem)
For most ketones, hydrate formation is unfavorable, because the equilibrium favors the ketone rather than the hydrate. However, the equilibrium for hydration of hexafluoroacetone favors formation of the hydrate: Provide a plausible explanation for this observation. + H2O O F3C CF3 3CF CF3 HO OH > 99.99%
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