Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is derived by hydrolysis of which compound?
ADimethyldichlorosilane
BTetramethylsilane
CSilicon tetrachloride
DDimethyl carbonate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Dimethyldichlorosilane
Hydrolysing Si(CH3)2Cl2 with water gives the PDMS chain and releases HCl.
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