Explain why SiCl4 reacts with H2O but CCl4 does not?
Answer Posted / raf
There are two main evidences...
First and foremost is that Si is post transition metal. SO, Si has empty d orbital. So, it can react with H2O. Secondly, CCl4 has zero dipole moment where as SiCl4 has not.
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