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The main reason that SiCl(4) is easily h...

The main reason that `SiCl_(4)` is easily hydrolysed as compared to `C Cl_(4)` is that

A

`Si-Si` bond is weaker

B

`SiCl_(4)` can form hydrogen bonds

C

`Si` can extend its coordination number beyond four.

D

`SiCl_(4)` is ionic.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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