Chapter 10, Problem 10.80QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The difference in the reactivity of ${\text{CCl}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{SiCl}}_{\text{4}}$ with water has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Valence shell expansion:

The availability of vacant $\text{d}$ orbitals in an elements, enable it to bond with the solvent molecules like water. The ability of an element to involve in bonding due to the presence of vacant d-orbitals in its valance shell, is known as valance shell expansion because the valance shell is seem to be expanded when it contain vacant d-orbitals in it.