Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Question

Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Canvas Classes · Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis behaviour:

- (A) : Hydrolyses readily (Lewis acid, accepts OH⁻) ✗
- (B) : Hydrolyses readily (Si has empty d-orbitals) ✗
- (C) : Hydrolyses readily (P has d-orbitals) ✗
- (D) : Inert to hydrolysis ✓ — Despite S having d-orbitals, the 6 F atoms completely surround S, creating steric protection. The F atoms are too small to allow water to approach S.  is kinetically inert.

Only  is inert to hydrolysis.

Answer: 1

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