Silicones are group of organo silicon polymer ,
Select correct statement(s) about them,
a) $R_{3} SiCl$ produce very complex cross linked polymeric silicones on Hydrolysis
b) Their water repellency arises because silicone chain is surrounded by organic side groups
c) Their strength and inertness are related to the stable silica like skeleton of

d) Hydrolysis product of ${CH}_{3} {SiCl}_{3}$ will block the end of the straight chain produce by hydrolysis of ${({CH}_{3})}_{2} {SiCl}_{2}$

Question

Silicones are group of organo silicon polymer ,

Select correct statement(s) about them,

a) $R_{3} SiCl$ produce very complex cross linked polymeric silicones on Hydrolysis

b) Their water repellency arises because silicone chain is surrounded by organic side groups

c) Their strength and inertness are related to the stable silica like skeleton of

d) Hydrolysis product of ${CH}_{3} {SiCl}_{3}$ will block the end of the straight chain produce by hydrolysis of ${({CH}_{3})}_{2} {SiCl}_{2}$

Infinity Learn · Accepted Answer

$$a)$$ This is incorrect statement as it will produce only a dimer.$$b)$$ Generally silicones are termed as organo silicon polymers as they repel water due to alkyl groups attached. $$c)$$ Silica is hard network solid.

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