WBJEE · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
The main reason that \(\mathrm{SiCl}_{4}\) is easily hydrolysed as compared to \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) is that
- A \(\mathrm{Si}-\mathrm{Cl}\) bond is weaker than \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Cl}\) bond
- B \(\mathrm{SiCl}_{4}\) can form hydrogen bonds
- C \(\mathrm{SiCl}_{4}\) is covalent
- D Si can extend its coordination number beyond four
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(D) Si can extend its coordination number beyond four
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It is less reactive than other oxides of chlorine and does not react with \(P, S,\) coal or paper at room temperature. The main reason that \(\mathrm{SiCl}_{4}\) is easily hydrolysed as compared to \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\), is that Si can extend its coordination number beyond four…
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