NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Explain the following reaction: (a) Silicon is heated with methyl chloride at high temperature in the presence of copper.
Options
- ASilicon undergoes nucleophilic substitution with methyl chloride.
- BThe reaction is an example of a redox reaction.
- CCopper acts as a catalyst in this reaction.
- DThe reaction involves the formation of a covalent compound.
Correct answer
A. Silicon undergoes nucleophilic substitution with methyl chloride.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Silicon undergoes nucleophilic substitution with methyl chloride.