Asked by trigger

Silicon tetrachloride exists as a covalent molecule. What is the valency of silicon in this molecule? Give reasons for your answer.
Answered by DrBob222
SiCl4. Cl is -1, there are four of them to make -4 total; therefore, Si must be +4 to leave a 0 charge on the molecule.
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