Question

Consider the compound, CCl₄. How will CCl₄ behave with water? Justify.

Answer 1

CCl₄ completely resists hydrolysis. Carbon does not have any vacant orbital. Hence, it cannot accept electrons from water to form an intermediate. When CCl₄ and water are mixed, they form separate layers.

\[\ce{CCl_4  + H_2O -> No reaction}\]