Q.

C(OH)4  is unstable because a carbon atom cannot hold more than one -OH  groups but Si(OH)4 is a stable compound because :

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a

Si-O bond energy is high

b

C-O bond energy is high

c

Si-O bond energy is low

d

C-O bond energy is low

answer is A, D.

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Detailed Solution

Triagonal bipyramidal geometry is present in both PCl5 and PBr5, which is an irregular and unstable structure.

As a result, PCl5 separates into two more sturdy octahedral and tetrahedral structures.

The formula for PCl5 in solid form is [PCl4]+[PCl6]-.

In [PCl4]+ and [PCl6]-. P is hybridised in the sp3 and sp3 d2 states, respectively.

The solid form of PBr5 is [PBr4]+Br-, and the hybridization state of P in [PBr4]+ is sp3 hybridized.

Hence the correct option is A and D.

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