NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
(i) What are silicones? State the uses of silicones. (ii) What are boranes? Give chemical equation for the preparation of diborane.
Options
- ASilicones are organic compounds containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. They are used in lubricants,
- BSilicones are inorganic compounds used as insulators. Boranes are compounds of boron and oxygen. The preparati
- CSilicones are inorganic compounds used as lubricants. Boranes are compounds of boron and nitrogen. The prepara
- DSilicones are organic compounds containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. They are used in lubricants,
Correct answer
A. Silicones are organic compounds containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. They are used in lubricants,
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Silicones are organic compounds containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. They are used in lubricants, sealants, adhesives, and medical applications. Boranes are compounds of boron and hydrogen. The preparation of diborane involves the reaction of NaBH 4 with BF 3 .