Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is _________.
(A) BF3
(B) SiCl4
(C) PCl5
(D) SF6
Answer (integer)
1
Solution
BF<sub>3</sub> – Shows Partial hydrolysis
<br><br>SiCl<sub>4</sub> – Undergoes hydrolysis readily
<br><br>PCl<sub>5</sub> – Undergoes hydrolysis by addition–
elimination mechanism.
<br><br>SF<sub>6</sub> – Due to crowding Inert towards hydrolysis.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
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