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CHM 102 P block elements Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following tetrachlorides is NOT readily hydrolysed by water, and why?
Options
A SiCl₄ due to its small size.
B GeCl₄ due to its metallic character.
C CCl₄ due to carbon's inability to expand its octet.
Correct Answer
D SnCl₄ due to its high electronegativity.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 states, 'All compounds except CCl₄ are readily hydrolysed by water.' And, 'Carbon does not undergo the reaction due to its inability to expand its octet.'

Hint

Hydrolysis often involves the central atom accommodating lone pairs from water. Which Group 14 element has limited orbital availability?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: P block elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1918 of 1999
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