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`C Cl_(4)` does not show hydrolysis but `SiCl_(4)` is readily hydrolysed because:

A

Carbon cannot expand its octet but silicon can expand its octet .

B

Ionistatione nthalpy of carbon si hgithe thabn silicon

C

elecitrongatiivutty of carnon si higher than that of silicon

D

Caron forms double and tripple bnons .

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To understand why \( CCl_4 \) does not undergo hydrolysis while \( SiCl_4 \) readily hydrolyzes, we can analyze the electronic structure and bonding characteristics of carbon and silicon. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydrolysis**: Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction involving the reaction of a compound with water. For a compound to hydrolyze, it typically needs to be able to form new bonds with water molecules. 2. **Examining \( CCl_4 \)**: - \( CCl_4 \) (carbon tetrachloride) consists of a carbon atom bonded to four chlorine atoms. - Carbon has four valence electrons and forms four covalent bonds with chlorine. - Importantly, carbon does not have any vacant d orbitals. This means that it cannot expand its octet beyond four bonds. 3. **Examining \( SiCl_4 \)**: - \( SiCl_4 \) (silicon tetrachloride) consists of a silicon atom bonded to four chlorine atoms. - Silicon, like carbon, also has four valence electrons and forms four covalent bonds with chlorine. - However, silicon has vacant d orbitals available. This allows silicon to expand its octet and form additional bonds with water molecules during hydrolysis. 4. **Conclusion**: - The inability of carbon in \( CCl_4 \) to expand its octet means it cannot form new bonds with water, thus it does not undergo hydrolysis. - In contrast, silicon in \( SiCl_4 \) can utilize its vacant d orbitals to form additional bonds with water, leading to hydrolysis. ### Final Answer: \( CCl_4 \) does not show hydrolysis because carbon cannot expand its octet (due to the absence of vacant d orbitals), while \( SiCl_4 \) can hydrolyze because silicon can expand its octet using its vacant d orbitals. ---
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