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Out of `C Cl_(4)` and `SiCl_(4)` which one reacts with water?

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Due to the presence of `d`-orbitals in `Si, SiCl_(4)` reacts with water but due to the absence of `d`-orbitals in `C,C Cl_(4)` does not react with `H_(2)O`
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