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JEE Main 2021Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift

Question

Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is _________.

(A) BF3

(B) SiCl4

(C) PCl5

(D) SF6

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BF3 – Shows Partial hydrolysis

SiCl4 – Undergoes hydrolysis readily

PCl5 – Undergoes hydrolysis by addition– elimination mechanism.

SF6 – Due to crowding Inert towards hydrolysis.

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