p-Block Elements-I - Result Question 11-1

11. $\mathrm{Me}_2 \mathrm{SiCl}_2$ on hydrolysis will produce

(2003, 1M)

(a) $(\mathrm{Me})_2 \mathrm{Si}(\mathrm{OH})_2$

(b) $(\mathrm{Me})_2 \mathrm{Si}=\mathrm{O}$

(c) $\left[-\mathrm{O}-(\mathrm{Me})_2 \mathrm{Si}-\mathrm{O}-\right]_n$

(d) $\mathrm{Me}_2 \mathrm{SiCl}(\mathrm{OH})$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11. (c)

Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{Me}_2 \mathrm{SiCl}_2$ on hydrolysis yields a linear chain silicone as :

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