Engineering
Chemistry
Hydrolysis
Question

All the compounds listed in Column I react with water. Match the result of the respective reactions with the appropriate options listed in Column II.

Column-I Column-II
(A) (CH3)2SiCl2 (p) Hydrogen halide formation
(B) XeF4 (q) Redox reaction
(C) Cl2 (r) Reacts with glass
(D) VCl5 (s) Polymerization
  (t) O2 formation
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Solution

This question tests understanding of hydrolysis reactions. Let's analyze each compound:

(A) (CH3)2SiCl2: Dimethyldichlorosilane undergoes hydrolysis and subsequent polymerization to form silicones. Result: (s).

(B) XeF4: Xenon tetrafluoride hydrolyzes disproportionally: 6XeF4+12H2O2XeO3+4Xe+24HF+3O2. It produces HF (p), O2 (t), and is a redox (q) reaction.

(C) Cl2: Chlorine disproportionates in water: Cl2+H2OHCl+HOCl. It forms HCl (p) and is a redox (q) reaction.

(D) VCl5: Vanadium(V) chloride is unstable and hydrolyzes vigorously, often attacking glass containers (r).

Final Answer: (A)→(s); (B)→(p,q,t); (C)→(p,q); (D)→(r)