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Assertion : Among `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 correct and Reason is the Correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are Correct but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is Correct but Reason is Incorrect

D

If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is Correct

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that among SiCl₄ and CCl₄, only SiCl₄ reacts with water. - This is true. SiCl₄ (silicon tetrachloride) reacts with water to form orthosilicic acid (H₄SiO₄) and hydrochloric acid (HCl). 2. **Chemical Reaction**: - The reaction of SiCl₄ with water can be represented as: \[ \text{SiCl}_4 + 2 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{H}_4\text{SiO}_4 + 4 \text{HCl} \] - This shows that SiCl₄ undergoes hydrolysis. 3. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason provided states that SiCl₄ is ionic and CCl₄ is covalent. - This statement is incorrect. Both SiCl₄ and CCl₄ are covalent compounds. 4. **Properties of SiCl₄**: - SiCl₄ can hydrolyze due to the presence of d-orbitals in silicon, which allows it to expand its covalency and react with water. - The ability to hydrolyze is not due to being ionic but rather due to the nature of silicon and its bonding. 5. **Properties of CCl₄**: - CCl₄ (carbon tetrachloride) does not react with water because it is a stable covalent compound and does not have the ability to hydrolyze like SiCl₄. 6. **Conclusion**: - The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. Therefore, the correct option is: - Option C: Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
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