Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the compounds of carbon family elements?
A
The maximum coordination number of carbon in commonly occurring compounds is 4, whereas that of silicon is 6
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
The stability order of group 14 dihalides is SiX2>GeX2>SnX2>PbX2
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
The order of boiling points of hydrides of group 14 elements is CH4<SiH4<GeH4<SnH4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
MeSiCl3 on hydrolysis and subsequent condensation will produce (Me)Si(OH)3
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is DMeSiCl3 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.