Question

What is the nature of silicones surrounded by non-polar alkyl groups?

Answer 1

Silicones:

• They are a group of organosilicon polymers, which have $\left({\mathrm{R}}_2\mathrm{SiO}\right)$ as a repeating unit.
• Silicones being surrounded by non-polar alkyl groups are water-repelling in nature.

Properties of silicones:

• Silicones have high thermal stability.
• They have high dielectric strength.
• They are used as greases as well as electrical insulators.