NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What is the behavior of the halides of group 14 elements in terms of hydrolysis?
Options
- AThey do not undergo hydrolysis
- BThey undergo hydrolysis readily
- CHydrolysis depends on the oxidation state
- DThey only undergo hydrolysis in +2 state
Correct answer
B. They undergo hydrolysis readily
Step-by-step solution
Due to the presence of d orbital in other group 14 elements, their halides undergo hydrolysis.