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Assertion : Between `SiCl_(4)` and `C Cl_(4)` only `SiCl_(4)` reacts with water.
Reason : `SiCl_(4)` is ionic and `C Cl_(4)` is covalent.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of teh assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason in not the correct explation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Both are covalent. `SiCl_(4)` hydrolysis is due to presence of `d`-orbitals.
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