Question
Question: CCl4 is inert towards hydrolysis but SiCl4 is readily hydrolysed because...
CCl4 is inert towards hydrolysis but SiCl4 is readily
hydrolysed because
A
Carbon cannot expand its octet but silicon can expand its octet
B
Ionisation potential of carbon is higher than silicon
C
Carbon forms double and triple bonds
D
Electronegativity of carbon is higher than that of silicon
Answer
Carbon cannot expand its octet but silicon can expand its octet
Explanation
Solution
CCl4 is not readily hydrolysed due to non-availability of d-orbital in carbon.