What happens when silicon is heated with methyl chloride in presence of copper as a…

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What happens when silicon is heated with methyl chloride in presence of copper as a catalyst at 573 K ?
  1. Methyl substituted chlorosilanes are formed
  2. Only Me4Si is formed
  3. Polymerised chains of (CH3)3SiCl are formed
  4. Silicones are formed

Answer

(A) Methyl substituted chlorosilanes are formed

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