MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Carbon and Its Compounds
The members of group 14 form tetrahalides of the type MX4. Which of the following halides cannot be readily hydrolysed by water ?
A.CX4✓ Correct
B.SiX4
C.GeX4
D.SnX4
Explanation
4 CX cannot hydrolyse because it does not contain empty orbital to accept 2 H O molecules.
Practice More Like This
Take chapter-wise tests, track your progress, and master p-Block (group 13 and 14).
Start Free Practice →