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Question

Select the incorrect statement.

Options

A.Silicones are hydrophobic in nature.
B.Si-O-Si linkages are moisture sensitive.
C.SnI4 is an orange solid on account of charge transfer.
D.Silicones are resistant to most chemicals due to high strength of the Si-C bond and stable silica like structure of Si-O-Si-O-Si.

Solution

Si atoms in silicones are surrounded by non-polar alkyl or aryl groups, which repel water molecules.

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