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C Cl4 is inert towards hydrolysis but Si...

`C Cl_4` is inert towards hydrolysis but `SiCl_4` is readily hydrolysed because:

A

Carbon cannot expand its octet but silicon can expand its octet

B

Ionisation enthalpy of carbon is higher than silicon

C

Electronegativity of carbon is higher than that of silicon

D

Carbon forms double and triple bonds

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A
Since carbon has no d-orbital it carinot extend its co-ordination number beyond four, so its halides are not hydrolysed by water.
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