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Question

How does the presence of electron-withdrawing groups on a ketone affect the equilibrium position for hydrate formation?

Accepted Answer

Shifts equilibrium towards hydrate formation due to increased electrophilicity.

Answer

Has no effect on equilibrium position.

Answer

Shifts equilibrium towards ketone formation due to steric hindrance.

Answer

Shifts equilibrium towards ketone formation due to increased nucleophilicity.