menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Chemistry
  3. Study Set
    Inorganic Chemistry
  4. Exam
    Exam 14: The Group 14 Elements
  5. Question
    Why Is SiH<sub>4</sub> More Reactive Than CH<sub>4</sub>
Solved

Why Is SiH4 More Reactive Than CH4

Question 4

Question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is SiH4 more reactive than CH4?
(i) Si is larger than C and is more susceptible to attack by nucleophiles.
(ii) Si-H bond is more polar.
(iii) Si has accessible 3d orbitals.


A) (i) and (ii)
B) All of the above
C) (ii) and (iii)

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q1: Determine the charge of aluminosilicate anion (Al<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>)<sup>x</sup><sup>-</sup>.<br>A)

Q2: Which of the following determine the properties

Q3: Which statement is correct?<br>A) SnCl<sub>4</sub> is a

Q5: The ionic carbides containing C<sub>2</sub><sup>2-</sup> and C<sup>4-</sup>

Q6: Some organotin and organogermanium compounds have a

Q7: What is(are) the final product(s) of reaction

Q8: Which of the following Group 14 elements

Q9: Which of the following oxides is most

Q10: Formation of diamond from graphite is favoured

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2026) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines