P-Block Elements Ques 526
Question: On controlled hydrolysis and condensation, $ R_3SiCl $ yields
Options:
A) $ R_3Si-O-SiR_3 $
B) $ -(R_3Si-O-SiR_3){-_{n}} $
C) $ R_3SiOH $
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ R_3SiCl $ on hydrolysis forms only a dimer. $ R_3SiOH+HOSiR_3\to R_3Si-O-SiR_3. $