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Q.

(CH3)2SiCl2 undergoes hydrolysis but (CH3)2CCl2 does not. This is because

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a

only 3p-orbital is involved in bonding in C

b

silicon is more acidic

c

d-orbitals are present in valence shell of Si but not in C

d

Si-Cl bond is more polar than C - Cl bond

answer is A.

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Due to the presence of empty d-orbitals in the valence shell of 'Si'

(CH3)2SiCl2 can accept the electron pair from water and undergoes hydrolysis

Excited state configuration of 'Si'  is  [Ne] 3S1 3P3 3d0

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Where as in case of  (CH3)2CCl2 , the central atom carbon donot have empty d-orbitals in its valence shell

and it is unable to accept the electron pair from water

   Hence it can not undergo hydrolysis

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(CH3)2SiCl2 undergoes hydrolysis but (CH3)2CCl2 does not. This is because