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SiCl4 on hydrolysis gives:

A
silica
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silicic acid
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silicone
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silicate
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Solution

The correct option is B silicic acid
SiCl4 on hydrolysis gives silicic acid.
The reaction is as follows:
SiCl4+4H2OSi(OH)4+4HCl
Hence, silicic acid is formed when SiCl4 undergoes hydrolysis.

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