CCl4 is inert towards hydrolysis but SiCl4 is readily hydrolysed because

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Question

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

CCl₄ is not readily hydrolysed due to non-availability of d-orbital in carbon.

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