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Silicon has a strong tendency to form polymers like silicones. The chain length of silicone polymer can be controlled by adding:

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MeSiCl3
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Me2SiCl2
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Me3SiCl
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Me4Si
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Solution

The correct option is C Me3SiCl
Me3SiCl
The chain length of Silicone polymer can be controlled by adding (CH3)3SiCl, which blocks the ends as shown below:
(CH3)3SiClH2O−−HCl(CH3)3SiOH

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