24. Chlorides of Group 4
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Give some examples of tetrachlorides
Carbon tetrachloride and silicon tetrachloride
What are the shapes of carbon and silicon tetrachloride?
Tetrahedral
What is the character of carbon and silicon tetrachloride?
Covalent
How does being covalent impact its properties?
Does not conduct electricity, low melting point due to weak vdw, high bond strength due to strong covalent bonds
What is the ability of group 4 chlorides reacting with water dependent on?
The size of the element and the availability of d orbitals
What happens when carbon tetrachloride reacts with water?
Forms separate layer under water
Why does carbon tetrachloride not react with water?
No d block, and electrons in 2s and 2p are busy with bonding