NEET2006Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Assertion : Silicones are hydrophobic in nature. Reason : Si - O - Si linkages are moisture sensitive.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
- CIf assertion is true, but reason is false
- DBoth assertion and reason are false statements.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true, but reason is false
Step-by-step solution
Silicones are strongly water repellent. Their water repellency arises because a silicone chain is surrounded by organic side groups and looks like an alkane from the outside.