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Which of the following statements regarding the hydrolysis of and halides is correct?

  1. A. undergoes complete hydrolysis to form and .
  2. B. undergoes partial hydrolysis to form and .
  3. C. is resistant to hydrolysis due to the large size of bromine.
  4. D. hydrolyzes to form and .
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Correct answer: B undergoes partial hydrolysis to form and .

Solution

  1. reacts with limited water to undergo partial hydrolysis.
  2. The reaction is .
  3. is stable toward hydrolysis, and forms .
  4. Hence the answer is (B).

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