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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
* Acidity often comes from a molecule's ability to donate a proton (H+) or accept electrons.
* In the context of these chlorides, we need to consider how they react with water (hydrolyze). Some will form acidic solutions because of this reaction.
Now let's look at the options:
* PCl4: This compound is unstable and doesn't exist under normal conditions. But theoretically, if it reacted with water, it could potentially form phosphorus-containing acids.
* SbCl4: Antimony tetrachloride can hydrolyze to form acidic solutions containing antimony oxychlorides and hydrochloric acid.
* CCl4: Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is not acidic. It doesn't react with water easily. The carbon-chlorine bond is relatively strong, and there isn't a good mechanism for it to hydrolyze and release H+ ions.
* PCl2: This compound is unstable and doesn't exist under normal conditions. Similar to PCl4 it is capable of forming phosphorus-containing acids.
Therefore:
The answer is CCl4 because it doesn't readily hydrolyze to produce acidic species in water.
* In the context of these chlorides, we need to consider how they react with water (hydrolyze). Some will form acidic solutions because of this reaction.
Now let's look at the options:
* PCl4: This compound is unstable and doesn't exist under normal conditions. But theoretically, if it reacted with water, it could potentially form phosphorus-containing acids.
* SbCl4: Antimony tetrachloride can hydrolyze to form acidic solutions containing antimony oxychlorides and hydrochloric acid.
* CCl4: Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is not acidic. It doesn't react with water easily. The carbon-chlorine bond is relatively strong, and there isn't a good mechanism for it to hydrolyze and release H+ ions.
* PCl2: This compound is unstable and doesn't exist under normal conditions. Similar to PCl4 it is capable of forming phosphorus-containing acids.
Therefore:
The answer is CCl4 because it doesn't readily hydrolyze to produce acidic species in water.
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CCl4 (Carbon Tetrachloride): Carbon tetrachloride is a non-acidic compound. It is a clear, colorless, volatile, and stable chlorinated hydrocarbon. It lacks the ability to donate a proton (H+) or accept an electron pair, which are characteristics of acids and bases, respectively.
PCl4 (Phosphorus Tetrachloride): This is not a stable compound and is not a common compound.
SbCl4 (Antimony Tetrachloride): This compound is a Lewis acid, meaning it can accept an electron pair.
PCl2 (Phosphorus Dichloride): This is not a stable compound and is not a common compound.