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What is the product of the reaction between CCl4 and superheated steam?
What is the product of the reaction between CCl4 and superheated steam?
- CCl2 + 2H2O
- CO2 + 2HCl
- CHCl3 + HCl
- COCl2 + 2HCl (correct)
Why is SiCl4 readily hydrolyzed compared to CCl4?
Why is SiCl4 readily hydrolyzed compared to CCl4?
- SiCl4 has a lower electron affinity than CCl4.
- SiCl4 has d-orbitals available for coordination with water molecules. (correct)
- SiCl4 has a higher molecular weight than CCl4.
- SiCl4 has a lower boiling point than CCl4.
What is the product of the reaction between CS2 and 3Cl2 in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst at 30°C?
What is the product of the reaction between CS2 and 3Cl2 in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst at 30°C?
- CSCl3 + Cl2
- CCl4 + S2Cl2 (correct)
- CCl2 + S2Cl2
- CS2Cl2 + 2Cl2
What is the ground state electron configuration of silicon (Si) in SiCl4?
What is the ground state electron configuration of silicon (Si) in SiCl4?
Why does CCl4 not readily undergo hydrolysis under normal conditions?
Why does CCl4 not readily undergo hydrolysis under normal conditions?