Q44 / 120 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
The halides which can react with water or undergo hydrolysis are
and
and
- Aand
- Band
- Correct answerCand
- Dand
Solution
Sometimes, when maximum covalency is obtained, the halides become inert to water. Thus, is stable. This is because is coordinately saturated and sterically hindered. Thus, is inert to water, because of kinetic rather than thermodynamic factor. cannot undergo hydrolysis as carbon does not have vacant d-orbitals to extend its covalency.
Rest other and can undergo hydrolysis as follows
Rest other and can undergo hydrolysis as follows
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.