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Why is `SiCl_(4)` readily hydrolysed but `C Cl_(4)` is resistant to hydrolysis?

A

`Si-Cl` bond is weaker than `C-Cl` bond

B

`SiCl_(4)` can form hydrogen bonds

C

`SiCl_(4)` is covalent

D

`Si` can extent its coordination number beyound four

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