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Maximum hydration takes place that of...

Maximum hydration takes place that of

A

`CF_3 overset(O)overset(||)C CF_3`

B

`CH_3 overset(O)overset(||)C CH_3`

C

`CH_3 underset(Cl)underset(|)(CH) overset(O)overset(||)C CH_3`

D

`C_6H_5 overset(O)overset(||)C C_6H_5`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`F_3C larr overset(O)overset(||)C rarr CF_3`
`CF_3` is electron withdrawing group making carbonyl carbon more electrophilic for nucleophilic addition.
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