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C Cl(4) is inert towards hydrolysis but...

`C Cl_(4)` is inert towards hydrolysis but `SiCl_(4)` is readily hydrolysed b ecause:

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

electronegatively of carbon is higher thatn that of silicon.

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