Hydrolysis of dimethyldichloro silane, (CH3)2SiCl2 followed by condensaiton polymerisation yields straight chain polymer of
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Solution
The correct option is C Hydrolysis of substituted chlorosilanes yields corresponding silanols which undergo polymerisation. Out of the given chlorosilanes, only (CH3)2SiCl2 will give linear polymer silicone on hydrolysis followed by polymerisation.