What are silicones?
(N/A) Silicones are a group of organosilicon polymers that have the general empirical formula $(R_2SiO)_n$,where $R$ is an alkyl or aryl group.
They consist of $-(Si(R)_2-O)_n-$ chains in which the alkyl or phenyl groups occupy the remaining bonding positions on each silicon atom.
They are hydrophobic (water-repellent) in nature and possess high thermal stability.
They consist of $-(Si(R)_2-O)_n-$ chains in which the alkyl or phenyl groups occupy the remaining bonding positions on each silicon atom.
They are hydrophobic (water-repellent) in nature and possess high thermal stability.
Explore More
Similar Questions
The catenation tendency of $C, Si$ and $Ge$ is in the order $Ge < Si < C$. The bond energies (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) of $C-C, Si-Si$ and $Ge-Ge$ bonds are respectively:
Holme's signals can be given by using
Medium
View SolutionIdentify the incorrect statements from the following:
$I.$ Tin in $+2$ state acts as a reducing agent,while lead in $+4$ state acts as a strong oxidising agent.
$II.$ Silicon exists as both $[SiF_6]^{2-}$ and $[SiCl_6]^{2-}$ forms.
$III.$ The hybridisation of carbon in fullerene is $sp^3$.
$IV.$ Among $Ge$,$Sn$,and $Pb$,the lowest melting point is for $Sn$.
$I.$ Tin in $+2$ state acts as a reducing agent,while lead in $+4$ state acts as a strong oxidising agent.
$II.$ Silicon exists as both $[SiF_6]^{2-}$ and $[SiCl_6]^{2-}$ forms.
$III.$ The hybridisation of carbon in fullerene is $sp^3$.
$IV.$ Among $Ge$,$Sn$,and $Pb$,the lowest melting point is for $Sn$.
Lead is soluble in:
Easy
View SolutionAmong the following oxides,which one is weakly basic and yet a powerful oxidant?
DifficultAP EAMCET 2020
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo