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 energy is high

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A $C-O$ bond energy is low
D $Si-O$ bond energy is high

$C(OH{)}_4$ is unstable because a carbon atom cannot hold more than one-OH groups but $Si(OH{)}_4$ is a stable compound because $C-O$ bond energy is low and $Si-O$ bond energy is high.