JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 25th February Morning Shift - No. 22)
Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is _________.
(A) BF3
(B) SiCl4
(C) PCl5
(D) SF6
(A) BF3
(B) SiCl4
(C) PCl5
(D) SF6
Answer
1
Explanation
BF3 – Shows Partial hydrolysis
SiCl4 – Undergoes hydrolysis readily
PCl5 – Undergoes hydrolysis by addition– elimination mechanism.
SF6 – Due to crowding Inert towards hydrolysis.
SiCl4 – Undergoes hydrolysis readily
PCl5 – Undergoes hydrolysis by addition– elimination mechanism.
SF6 – Due to crowding Inert towards hydrolysis.
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