NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Give reasons for the following: CCl₄ is immiscible in water, whereas SiCl₄ is easily hydrolyzed.
Options
- ASi forms stronger hydrogen bonds with water
- BC is more electronegative than Si
- CSi-O bonds are stronger than C-O bonds
- DSi has a higher atomic mass than C
Correct answer
C. Si-O bonds are stronger than C-O bonds
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Si-O bonds are stronger than C-O bonds