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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the compounds of carbon family elements?

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The maximum coordination number of carbon in commonly occurring compounds is 4, whereas that of silicon is 6
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The stability order of group 14 dihalides is SiX2>GeX2>SnX2>PbX2
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The order of boiling points of hydrides of group 14 elements is CH4<SiH4<GeH4<SnH4
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MeSiCl3 on hydrolysis and subsequent condensation will produce (Me)Si(OH)3
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Solution

The correct option is D MeSiCl3 on hydrolysis and subsequent condensation will produce (Me)Si(OH)3
(Me)Si(OH)3 formed by the hydrolysis of (CH3)SiCl3 is unstable and subsequent condensation undergoes polymerisation to form a cross linked polymer called Silicones.


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