Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2026 Crash Course
NEET 2026 Crash Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
4.6k views
in p-Block Elements by (48.1k points)

Hydrolysis of SiCl4 can take place but not of CCl4 . Explain with reason.

1 Answer

0 votes
by (49.4k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

In SiCl4 , vacant 3d orbitals are present so it on hydrolysis to silica and hydrochloric acid but in case of CCl4 , there is lack of vacant d -orbitals in C-atom which cannot accept lone pair of electrons from water. So, it cannot undergo hydrolysis.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

...