Which among the following doesn't undergo hydrolysís?

Which among the following doesn't undergo hydrolysís?
  1. $\mathrm{CCl}_4$
  2. $\mathrm{SiCl}_4$
  3. $\mathrm{VCl}_4$
  4. $\mathrm{TiCl}_4$

Solution

$\mathrm{CCl}_4$ cannot undergo hydrolysis because the $\mathrm{C}$ atom being a member of second period does not have vacant $d$ orbital in its valence shell so it cannot accomodate the lone pair donated by the donor oxygen atom of water molecule. Hence, the correct option is (1).

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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