Question

$C(OH{)}_4$ is unstable because a carbon atom cannot hold more than one -OH groups but $Si(OH{)}_4$ is a stable compound because

• A. C-O bond energy is low
• B. C-O bond energy is high
• C. Si-O bond energy is low
• D. Si-O bond length is small

Answer 1

The correct option is A

C-O bond energy is low

C - O bond energy is 358 kj .$mo{l}^{-1}$

Si - O bond energy is 368 kj . $mo{l}^{-1}$