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NCl(3) gets readily hydrolysed while NF(...

`NCl_(3)` gets readily hydrolysed while `NF_(3)` does not. Why ?

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To understand why NCl₃ (nitrogen trichloride) readily hydrolyzes while NF₃ (nitrogen trifluoride) does not, we can analyze the properties of these compounds and their interactions with water. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydrolysis**: Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction involving the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water. In this case, we are looking at how NCl₃ and NF₃ react with water. 2. **Structure and Bonding**: - NCl₃ has nitrogen bonded to three chlorine atoms. Chlorine is a more electronegative element compared to nitrogen, which creates a polar bond. The polar nature of the N-Cl bond makes it more susceptible to nucleophilic attack by water molecules. ...
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