The chloride that CANNOT get hydrolysed is:
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
The chloride that CANNOT get hydrolysed is:
- a
- b✓
- c
- d
Hydrolysis of chlorides:
- : Pb has d-orbitals → can be hydrolysed ✗
- : C has no d-orbitals and is completely surrounded by 4 Cl atoms (steric protection). Water cannot attack the carbon centre → cannot be hydrolysed ✓
- : Sn has d-orbitals → easily hydrolysed ✗
- : Si has d-orbitals → can be hydrolysed ✗
is kinetically inert to hydrolysis despite being thermodynamically unstable.
Answer: Option (2) —
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