Question

The general formula of silicones is

• A. $(R_{2}SiO{)}_x$
• B. $(R_{2}S{i}_{2}O{)}_x$
• C. $\left(R_{2}S{i}_{3}O\right)x$
• D. $\text{None of these}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$(R_{2}SiO{)}_x$

Silicones are polymeric organosilicon compounds having Si - O - Si linkages. These compounds have the general formula $(R_{2}SiO{)}_x$, where R is alkyl or aryl group. They may be linear, cyclic or cross-linked polymers.