Question:
Consider the following:
Statement I: CCl4 does not undergo hydrolysis. But SiCl4 undergoes hydrolysis.
Statement II: Thermal and chemical stability of GeX4 is more than GeX2.
Consider the following:
Statement I: CCl4 does not undergo hydrolysis. But SiCl4 undergoes hydrolysis.
Statement II: Thermal and chemical stability of GeX4 is more than GeX2.
Statement II: Thermal and chemical stability of GeX4 is more than GeX2.
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Hydrolysis of covalent halides depends on availability of vacant d-orbitals. Group 14 elements show more stability in higher oxidation states down the group.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
- Both statement-I and statement-II
- Both statement-I and statement-II
- Statement-I is correct, but statement-II
- Statement-I is not correct, but statement-II
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Solution and Explanation
Explanation for Statement-I: CCl4 lacks vacant d-orbitals to accept electrons from water, so no hydrolysis. SiCl4 has vacant 3d orbitals and undergoes hydrolysis easily. Explanation for Statement-II: GeX4 (Group 14 element, higher oxidation state) is more stable due to inert pair effect stability trend.
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