Preparation Silicon tetrachloride is prepared by heating either silicon or silicon carbide with chloride. Si (s) + 2 Cl2 (g) ------> SiCl4 (l) SiC(s) + 4 Cl2 (g) -------> SiCl4 (l) + CCl4 (l) Properties 1) It is a volatile liquid , b.p. 330.57 K. 2) Hydrolysis Hydrolysis of SiCl4 gives silicic acid , Si(OH)4 which upon further heating undergoes … [Read more...] about Silicon Tetrachloride