Trichloroacetaldehyde has such a large equilibrium constant for its reaction with water that the reaction is essentially irreversible. Therefore, chloral hydrate, the product of the reaction, is one of the few hydrates that can be isolated. Chloral hydrate is a sedative that can be lethal. A cocktail laced with it is commonly known-in detective novels, at least-as a "Mickey Finn." Explain the favorable equilibrium constant.

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он Cl3C OEX trichloroacetaldehyde chloral hydrate