Question

(Me)₂ SiCl₂ on hydrolysis will produce

(a) (Me)₂Si(OH)₂

(b) (Me)₂Si = O

(c) [ - O - (Me)₂ Si- O - ]

(d) Me₂SiCl(OH)

Answer 1

The correct option [ - O - (Me)₂ Si - O - ]

Explanation:

Me₂SiCl₂ on hydrolysis will produce Me₂Si(OH), as follows

Me₂Si(OH)₂ is unstable compound and it loses water molecule to give Me₂SiO. But silicon atom, because of its very large size in comparison to oxygen, is unable to form π-bond. Thus, the product of hydrolysis is polymeric in nature.