Question

Rank the following in order of increasing value of the equilibrium constant for hydration , `K_("hyd.")` (smallest value first) .

A. `1 lt 2 lt 3`
B. `3 lt 1 lt 2`
C. `2 lt 1 lt 3`
D. `2 lt 3 lt 1`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
(b) More positive charge on carbon and less steric hindrance and unstable reactant will favour nucleophilic attack .