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Which tetrahalide does not act as Lewis acid?

A

`C Cl_4`

B

`SiF_4`

C

`GeCl_4`

D

`SnCl_4`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`C Cl_4` does not form hexachloro complex as d-orbitals are not present in carbon but rest of the tetrahalides can form hexahalo complexes.
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