Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Given below are two statements: Consider the following reaction [figure] In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
3. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Solution

Hydration constant is large when the C=O carbon is unhindered and strongly electrophilic:

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I: H, H – least hindered ⇒ K 2280 (true); II: three Cl (-I) ⇒ K 2000 (true)

∴ both true

Answer: (2)