The main reason that SiC l _ 4 is easily hydrolysed as compared to...

The main reason that

SiC{l}_{4}

is easily hydrolysed as compared to

CC{l}_{4}

is that

Options

A $Si - Cl$ bond is weaker than $C - Cl$ bond
B $SiC{l}_{4}$ can form hydrogen bonds
C $SiC{l}_{4}$ is covalent
DSi can extend its coordination number beyond four

Correct answer

D. Si can extend its coordination number beyond four

Step-by-step solution

Silicon has got vacant 'd' oribtals but carbon does not have that moreover Silicon, also has larger size than carbon so silicon can have extended valency rather extended coordination number 6 also.

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