Question

Answer the following:
How does $SiC{l}_4$ differ from $CC{l}_4$?

Answer 1

$CC{l}_4$ doesn't undergo hydrolysis because of the absence of vacant d-orbitals. But in $SiC{l}_4$ silicon has vacant d-orbitals which can be used for hydrolysis. Hence $SiC{l}_4$ can undergo hydrolysis.