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CHM 102 P block elements Objective Question
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All Group 14 elements except Carbon form simple covalent tetrachlorides that exist as liquids at room temperature and pressure. Why is CCl₄ an exception?
Options
A CCl₄ is an ionic compound.
B CCl₄ is not readily hydrolysed by water.
Correct Answer
C CCl₄ has a giant molecular structure.
D CCl₄ is a gas at room temperature.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 states, 'All compounds except CCl₄ are readily hydrolysed by water.' CCl₄ is a liquid at room temperature and pressure, like other tetrachlorides, but its unique characteristic is its resistance to hydrolysis.

Hint

Review the hydrolysis properties of Group 14 chlorides.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: P block elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1900 of 1999
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