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The double chain silicates are known as amphiboles.

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Important Questions on p-Block Elements

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Which of the following organo-silicon compound on hydrolysis will given a three dimensional silicon ?
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Among the following substituted silanes, the one which will give rise to cross linked silicone polymer on hydrolysis is?
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Si reacts with CH3Cl at 573 K in the presence of Cu powder to form methyl substituted chlorosilanes. Among the given methyl substituted chlorosilanes, whose yield is minimum?
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Among the following substituted silanes, the one which will give rise to cross-linked silicone polymer on hydrolysis is:
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Match the items in Column I with its main use listed in Column II:
 
  Column I   Column II
A Silica gel i. Transistor
B Silicon ii. Ion-exchanger
C Silicone iii. Drying agent
D Silicate iv. Sealant
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CH33SiCl is used during polymerization of organosilicons because
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Identify the correct statements from the following:

a) Silicones are hydrophobic in nature. 

b) The repeating unit in silicones is

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c) In a C60 molecule, twenty C6 rings and twelve C5 rings are present. 

d) Dehydration of formic acid by concentrated H2SO4 at 100oC gives CO2

e) The distance between two layers in graphite is 34 pm

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The basic structural unit of feldspar, zeolites mica, and asbestos is:
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Identify the correct statements from the following:
(a) CO2g is used as a refrigerant for ice cream and frozen food.
(b) The structure of C60 contains twelve six-membered carbon rings and twenty-five membered carbon rings.
(c) ZSM5, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline.
(d) CO is a colourless and odourless gas.
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Correct statements among regarding silicones are:
(a) They are polymers with hydrophobic character.
(b) They are biocompatible.
(c) In general, they have high thermal stability and low dielectric strength.
(d) Usually, they are resistant to oxidation and used as greases.

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The gas evolved on heating CaF2 and SiO2 with concentrated H2SO4, on hydrolysis gives a white gelatinous precipitate. The precipitate is:
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Calculate the general formula of basic unit of orthosilicates from its structure.
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The value of n in the molecular formula BenAl2Si6O18 is