Question

Which of the following halides easily undergoes hydrolysis?

• A. $AgCl$
• B. $N{F}_3$
• C. $Si{F}_4$
• D. $C{F}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Si{F}_4$

$Si{F}_4$ is readily hydrolysed. 'Si' can use a 'd' orbital and hence be easily hydrolysed.

It reacts with water as follows:

$3Si{F}_4+2H_{2}O\to 2H_{2}Si{F}_6+Si{O}_2$