What happens when silicon is heated with methyl chloride in presence of copper as a catalyst at 570 K?

Methyl substituted dichlorosilanes are formed

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Only

M e_{4} S i

is formed

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Polymerised chains of

(C H_{3})_{3} S i C l

are formed

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Silicones are formed

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Solution

The correct option is A Methyl substituted dichlorosilanes are formed
Heating of Silicon with methyl chloride at high temperature in the Presence of copper produces dimethylchlorosilanes.
$C H_{3} C l + S i Cu Powder - ----- \to 570 K (C H_{3})_{2} S i C l_{2}$
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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