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Assertion : Between SiCl(4) and C Cl(4) ...

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

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanatoin of A

B

both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reason: Silicon can expands its octet due to availability of vacant d-subshell in its valence shell.
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