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[SiF_6]^(2-) is known whereas [SiCl_6]^(2-) not. Give possible reasons. |
| Answer» Solution :The MAIN reasons are : (i) Six large chloride ions cannot be ACCOMMODATED around `Si^(4+)` due to LIMITATION of its size. (II) Interaction between LONE pair of chloride ion and `Si^(4+)` is not very strong. | |